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Avalanche: Freds Birthday Run

Observer Name
Keaton
Observation Date
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Avalanche Date
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Big Water » Freds Birthday Run
Location Name or Route
Freds Birthday Chutes
Elevation
8,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
250'
Comments
Saw the northeast face of big water gulch slide while skiing around reynolds area.
Appeared to be natural trigger.
Coordinates