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Avalanche: Twin Lakes area

Observer Name
Matthew POWERS
Observation Date
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Twin Lakes area
Location Name or Route
Heavens Gate
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
44°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
16"
Width
30'
Vertical
90'
Caught
1
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