Observer Name
Gagne/Frey
Observation Date
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Wilson Peak
Location Name or Route
Wilson Chutes
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Comments
Noticed this pocket that pulled out on the looker's right side of Wilson Chutes. Given the depth of the crown, the slide likely ran on facets. I had toured right through this area on Wednesday, November 23 and we found the snow especially weak on this slope.
Coordinates