Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 14, 1998
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine Chutes
Location Name or Route
White Pine
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
South
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Vertical
2,000'
Caught
5
Injured
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
A natural avalanche out of White Pine Chutes hit 1 UTA bus and 7 cars on HWY 210. Alta and Snowbird Ski Patrols and guides from Wasatch Powderbird responded.
Comments
Salt Lake Tribune from March 15, 1998
Comments
Photo Courtesy of UDOT
Coordinates