Observer Name
Observation Date
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » East Bowl
Location Name or Route
NW facing East Bowl of Silver Fork
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
Northwest
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Depth
12"
Width
400'
Vertical
300'
Comments
Skier triggered avalanche from a safe spot on the ridge. Southeast wind event no doubt loaded this slope. It's notorious for avalanching after southeast loading.
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