Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Fork
Location Name or Route
Mineral Fork
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Explosive
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3.5'
Width
100'
Vertical
500'
Comments
Notes say: The weight of a skier probably wouldn't have triggered this slide.
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