Observer Name
Rick Wyatt
Observation Date
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Twin Lakes Pass
Location Name or Route
Elevation
10,100'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Depth
18"
Width
200'
Vertical
300'
Comments
Small cornice kick initially released a 100' wide slide. A second stomp near the hang fire released at least another 100 to 200', going out of sight and around the ridge. Sensitivity and propegation was very impressive.
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