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Avalanche: Wolverine

Observer Name
Ashley Scharff
Observation Date
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Wolverine
Location Name or Route
Wolverine
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
10"
Width
20'
Comments
Planned to ski Wolverine Cirque but bailed at Patsy saddle due to significantly stronger winds than forecast. On our way down twin lakes pass, we came across a wind loaded rollover that was much steeper than the surrounding terrain. I ski cut at the top of the steep aspect and the slope broke a few feet above me. The slide then propagated another 15' across and stepped down to a ~10" crown.
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