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Avalanche: Soldier Fork

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Friday, May 24, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Soldier Fork
Location Name or Route
Soldier Fork
Elevation
8,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
100'
Vertical
1,000'
Comments
Naturally triggered hard slab avalanche failed on facets 2'-3' deep (photo).
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