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Avalanche: Spire

Observer Name
Berin Klawiter, Alex Carvajal
Observation Date
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine » Spire
Location Name or Route
The spire in White pine
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
Northwest
Trigger
Skier
Depth
12"
Width
25'
Comments
We came across this skier or snowboarder triggered avalanche just under the rock face in the center of the northwest aspect of the spire. We did not see this avalanche trigger and it did not look like anyone was carried or buried. This avalanche occurred in very similar conditions to other recent observations. On wind loaded slopes under cliffs and rock bands. While this slide did not seem large enough to bury anyone it could definitely take you for a ride.