Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Friday, May 24, 2024
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 2, 2007
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Lake Desolation
Location Name or Route
Desolation Lake
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
1,500'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Failed on facets 2'-3' deep, 2000' wide (photo).
Coordinates