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Avalanche: Murdock Peak

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 3, 2007
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Murdock Peak
Location Name or Route
Murdock Peak
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Other
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Depth
8"
Width
15'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Comments
Dog triggered soft slab avalanche. Dog was able to swim (dog-paddle) off to the side and avoid being buried. Debris pile was 3'-4' deep.
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