Observer Name
Snowy Torrents
Observation Date
Friday, April 11, 2025
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 2, 1963
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area
Location Name or Route
Peruvian Ridge
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Depth
10"
Width
100'
Vertical
500'
Caught
3
Carried
3
Injured
3
Accident and Rescue Summary
Dolores LaChapelle and four ski patrollers were involved in an avalanche on Peruvian Ridge.
Comments
“The Snowy Torrents are like the Deep Seas: They seldom return their victims alive”
Narrative provided by The Snowy Torrents, courtesy of the American Avalanche Association. More information here: https://www.americanavalancheassociation.org/store
Gallagher, Dale (1967). The Snowy Torrents 1910-1966: Avalanche Accidents in the United States. Alta Avalanche Study Center
Avalanche File
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 1963.03.02 Peruvian Ridge Page 1.pdf | 1.64 MB |
| 1963.03.02 Peruvian Ridge Page 2.pdf | 2.21 MB |
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