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Avalanche: Santiago Ridge

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 4, 2005
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Fork » Santiago Ridge
Location Name or Route
Santiago
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3.5'
Width
150'
Vertical
600'
Comments
Avalanche was found on Mon, Dec 5 but ran most likely on Dec 4 from wind loading.
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