Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Avalanche Date
Thursday, January 5, 2006
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork » Cardiac Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cardiac Ridge
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Explosive
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
10'
Width
450'
Vertical
2,000'
Comments
Explosive testing, single 4 pounder.
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