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Avalanche: Alta Ski Area

Observer Name
Charlie Hussey
Observation Date
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Avalanche Date
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area
Location Name or Route
Alta ski area - backside
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Explosive
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Vertical
1,250'