Avalanche: Catherine's Pass

Observation Date
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Catherine's Pass
Location Name or Route
Backside of Catherines
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
South
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
12"
Width
50'
Vertical
50'
Comments
Saw this hiking to Rocky Point from the Supreme lift. Winds were Coming strong from the North. Saw ski tracks close to the top of the cornice but not sure if that was the trigger.