Observer Name
Gagne
Observation Date
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Guardsman Pass area
Location Name or Route
Guardsman Pass
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
20'
Vertical
40'
Comments
We noticed this avalanche walking along Guardsman Pass road. The trigger was likely from a snow machiner; possibly the track above the crown. The crown is estimated 45-60 cms (18-24").
We got several collapses when traveling in this area.
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