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Avalanche: Silver Fork

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Avalanche Date
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork
Location Name or Route
Silver Fork
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
20"
Width
200'
Vertical
600'
Comments
Failed on January facets.
Coordinates