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Avalanche: Holy Moly

Observer Name
George
Observation Date
Monday, December 11, 2023
Avalanche Date
Monday, December 11, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork » Holy Moly
Location Name or Route
Holy Moly
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
12"
Width
30'
Comments
Skinning out after skiing Holy Toledo noticed a windslab about 100ft above the choke of Holy Moly that had most likely naturally released. Approx 30ft wide with a crown of around 1ft. See obs regarding windslab stability in Holy Toledo
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