Avalanche: Scotties Bowl

Observer Name
MP
Observation Date
Friday, February 19, 2021
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Scotties Bowl
Location Name or Route
Scotties Bowl
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Explosive
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
200'
Comments
Scotties Bowl top to bottom slide has removed 10+ years of growth. Still hang fire above and to the west of initial crown. Doesn't look like it stepped down to facets due to the location of the crown being a cross loaded gulley but hard to tell from the bottom. Have seen numerous skin and descent tracks throughout this year directly below and above the crown location even edging close to the singular rocks and trees that act as great trigger points. With a still cross loaded wind slab at best case and worst case a step down to the persistent weak layer, this is a dragon that should be treated with respect even as the danger starts to "decrease".
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