Avalanche: Reynolds Peak

Observer Name
J Harris
Observation Date
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Avalanche Date
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill D North » Butler Fork » Reynolds Peak
Location Name or Route
Reynolds Peak
Elevation
9,100'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Unknown
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
Unknown
Comments

We observed several crown lines along the PC ridgeline and upper BCC. Wind loading was apparent well below ridgelines and we passed a crossloaded gully surrounded by aspen forests that had avalanched. Attached is a photo of Reynolds north ridge with crown line apparent on the East-facing slope.

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