Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Avalanche Date
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Days Fork
Location Name or Route
Days Fork
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Explosive
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
100'
Vertical
600'
Comments
Explosive triggered from backcountry stability testing of helicopter ski company. Main Days and Banana Days. Failed on buried facets 2'-4' deep.
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