Observer Name
Jeff Moses, Glen Lehigh
Observation Date
Monday, December 17, 2012
Avalanche Date
Monday, December 17, 2012
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » MacDonalds Draw
Location Name or Route
Park City Ridgeline, MacDonalds Draw
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
Southeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
3'
Width
200'
Vertical
800'
Comments
We were traveling along the MacDonalds ridge when this avalanche occurred naturally. We were well past the area that slid so it was definitely not remotely triggered by us. It appeared to be caused by the heavy winds which had loaded snow under the cliff band above. The slide ran into the gully, to the flats. Certainly not something you would have wanted to be a part of. There were no other parties in the area. We reported to Alta Central and spoke with canyons ski patrol once we had exited the area.
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