Avalanche: Red Baldy

Observer Name
Bruce Tremper
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 7, 2022
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine » Red Baldy
Location Name or Route
Red Baldy
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Depth
5'
Width
200'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Observed an old avalanche that probably occurred naturally during the January 6-7 storm. It was on the north face of Red Baldy in White Pine drainage. It was below the cliffs and appeared to be about 4-5 feet deep and 200' wide. Probably ran on depth hoar near the ground.
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