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Avalanche: Chipman Canyon

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 14, 2008
Region
Salt Lake » Chipman Canyon
Location Name or Route
Dry Mountain
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
Southeast
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
14"
Width
30'
Vertical
80'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Comments
Vague location-maybe Chipman Canyon (Dry Creek). Skier intentionally triggered a wind slab failing on facets and was pushed over (photo).
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