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Avalanche: Wolverine

Observer Name
Alta Ski Patrol
Observation Date
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Wolverine
Location Name or Route
Wolverine above Albion Basin
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
Southeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
150'
Comments
Heavily wind loaded area that was likely triggered by a small sluff from above. All dimensions, etc estimated.
Coordinates