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Avalanche: Porter Fork

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Monday, May 20, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Porter Fork
Location Name or Route
Porter Fork
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
12"
Width
15'
Comments
Skier descended steep slope above and triggered slide on gentler slope. Reported to be on surface hoar. Non-wind loaded.
Coordinates