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Avalanche: West Desolation Ridge

Observer Name
Watkins
Observation Date
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill D North » West Desolation Ridge
Location Name or Route
Mill D North
Elevation
9,100'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
30°
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Depth
6"
Width
25'
Vertical
70'
Comments

wind deposit on weak snow (facet/surface hoar)

Coordinates