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Avalanche: Cardiac Ridge

Observer Name
Menk
Observation Date
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork » Cardiac Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cardiac
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Depth
18"
Width
150'
Vertical
600'
Comments
Noticed this slide from across the drainage in Days Fork around 9 AM on Sunday 2/4. Didn't see any tracks in/out and appeared to be a natural from sluff running off the cliffs above.

Additional photos: J. Haffener
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