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Avalanche: Bear Trap

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Bear Trap
Location Name or Route
Bear Trap
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
South
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
70'
Vertical
300'
Comments
Possible Radiation Recrystallization Event
Coordinates