Avalanche: Timpanogos

Observer Name
Bil Nalli
Observation Date
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » Timpanogos
Location Name or Route
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
Unknown
Comments

A natural wet loose sluff started on a steep, east facing convex slope at 9,000'. Pulled out a small (20') wet slab pocket on the way down. Of significance, did create a very large, deep debris pile in a terrain trap. Would not have wanted to be buried!

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