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Avalanche: Red Pine

Observer Name
Ambler
Observation Date
Monday, January 6, 2025
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 6, 2025
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Red Pine
Location Name or Route
Red Pine
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
60'
Vertical
200'
Comments
In the steep terrain above Red Pine Lake. Hard to tell details from a distance with light snowfall and flat light but crown and debris look relatively fresh.
Forecaster Comments: Possibly triggered by cornice from above?
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