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Avalanche: Catherine's Pass

Observer Name
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Observation Date
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Avalanche Date
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Catherine's Pass
Location Name or Route
So Long, Cathrines area
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
12"
Width
20'
Vertical
175'
Comments

Saw this slide in the skiers right gully on So Long, looks to have pulled out naturally during the night. Crown was about 20ft wide and it ran 175 to 200ft until the slope angle decreased. This gully was holding old faceted snow and also tends to get cross loaded by the wind due to its concave nature. Photos Crown, Debris

Comments

Seems like the avalanche season started before the ski season this year.

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