Observation Date
Friday, February 21, 2025
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 21, 2025
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Superior » Valerie's
Location Name or Route
Valeries
Elevation
8,700'
Aspect
Southeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
70'
Vertical
200'
Comments
Witnessed at 10:00 am this morning. A small trickle of dry loose initiated by warming triggered this slab avalanche. The upper crown is estimated to be ~2' deep, likely running on crust. The avalanche happened while the modern common poor travel practices and decision-making took place on S. Face Superior.
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