Observer Name
Kelly
Observation Date
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » Davenport Hill
Location Name or Route
Davenport Hill
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Snowboarder
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
14"
Width
100'
Vertical
200'
Comments
This was a repeater avalanche that was the same site as a fatal avalanche from December 31, 2024.
First photo: shallow wind drifted snow avalanche from earlier in the day including down the gully
Second photo: (marked in red)
Third photo: natural avalanche in gully feature low on the slope (repeater)
Comments
Below photos: cornice triggered wind-drifted snow avalanche that failed on facets riders right of the above avalanche
Coordinates