Avalanche: West Desolation Ridge

Observer Name
Mark White
Observation Date
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill D North » West Desolation Ridge
Location Name or Route
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Snowboarder
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Depth
20"
Width
175'
Vertical
600'
Comments

Slope released after a slope cut. Repeater. Slope was reloaded by wind. Old crown face still visible in places. F

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