Observer Name
Mike Smells
Observation Date
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Porter Fork » Mill A » Elbow Fork » Mt Raymond
Location Name or Route
Mt Raymond main chute
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Snowboarder
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
18"
Width
30'
Comments
Remote triggered an 18" deep and 25 foot wide wind slab as I approached the main chute entrance. Slide ran about 1200 feet and cleared the center of the chute.
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