Avalanche: Brighton Perimeter

Observer Name
Daniel cottam
Observation Date
Friday, January 2, 2026
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 2, 2026
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Brighton Perimeter
Location Name or Route
Hidden canyon
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Depth
3"
Width
60'
Comments
Skiing hidden canyon not quite to brown spot in Healy tracked area. 10 inches on old tracks 30 yards past ropes. Second skier set off avalanche that went down to dirt. This surprised us as the crust was so supportable but the aspect was steep and it was rocky below the snow.
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