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Avalanche: Wilson Glade

Observer Name
Randy
Observation Date
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Wilson Fork » Wilson Glade
Location Name or Route
Wilson Glades
Elevation
9,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Snowboarder
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
150'
Vertical
200'
Comments
Remotely triggered a fairly large slide in wilson glades while riding down the north ridgeline. Was not surprised after passing a similar slide on the wilson/soldier ridge, which was the same aspect and elevation. Numerous slides in Butler Basin all similar aspect and elevation. I didn't get a good photo of the larger slide we set off, but will post anyway. Forecaster note: this photo appears to be a slide in Wilson Fork following Drew Hardesty's previous track. Drew said he did not trigger this slide so it occurred after he was there--perhaps by another party?