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Avalanche: Mineral Fork

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Fork
Location Name or Route
Mineral Fork
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
500'
Vertical
1,000'
Comments
Slide was reported 1-1-07 but ran earlier probably from a wind event on 12-26.
Coordinates