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Avalanche: Gobblers

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Avalanche Date
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill Creek Canyon » Mill A » Butler Fork » Gobblers
Location Name or Route
Gobblers
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
16"
Width
150'
Vertical
300'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Comments
Skier went for 300' ride. Uninjured.
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