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Observer Name
TM
Observation Date
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill B South
Location Name or Route
Mill B South
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
West
Trigger
Natural
Width
100'
Comments
On our way up to Sundial around 3:30PM, two hikers informed us of an avalanche that came down behind them and buried the hiking trail/skin track. No release point was apparent, but seemed to have released at the base of the uncovered rock/cliffs. Also possible that slide started above the rock choke in the hanging bowl. Both had direct and very strong sun throughout the afternoon. The wet slide traveled about 300-400' vertical. Debris was 3-5' deep over the trail. Hikers may not have been fully buried, but could have sustained injuries.
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