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Avalanche: Wolverine Cirque

Observer Name
Joel
Observation Date
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Wolverine Cirque
Location Name or Route
Wolverine Cirque - Bronco Couloir
Elevation
10,600'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Depth
9"
Width
30'
Comments
Skied several drainages around the interface of upper LCC and BCC and noted that storm snow in the early afternoon was generally lacking slab quality. wind slabs main problem observed and prevalent in upper elevations . Skied Bronco Couloir at approx 2:30pm. The couloir was scoured at the top but fractured where it got deeper around the trees mid-couloir. Skied out in front without being caught. Avalanche debris triggered the upper fan wider than the couloir. SS-AS-R2-D1.5
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