Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Avalanche Date
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
Upper Cottonwood Canyons
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Explosive
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Depth
4'
Width
350'
Vertical
1,500'
Comments
- Days Fork- Helicopter test shots released three destructive class 2 and 3 slides up to 4' deep
- Upper Cottonwood Canyons- UDOT control work released numerous destructive class 2 and 3 slides; Kessler, Argenta, Stairs, and Superior
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