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Avalanche: Snake Creek

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Brighton Perimeter » Snake Creek
Location Name or Route
Snake Creek
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Depth
18"
Width
150'
Comments
Several wind slabs intentionally-triggered by backcountry skier along a windy ridge.
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