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Avalanche: Big Cottonwood Canyon

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 21, 2004
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon
Location Name or Route
Mineral, Mill B, Broads
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Glide
Avalanche Problem
Gliding Snow
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Depth
3'
Width
100'
Vertical
1,500'
Comments
Reports of natural glide avalanches from Mill B, Broads, and Mineral Fork. Elevations ranging from 9,200'-10,000' in elevation. North and East facing aspects. 2'-5' deep x 50'-100' wide and 300'-1,500' vertical.
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