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Avalanche: Raymond Peak

Observer Name
Chris Moore
Observation Date
Monday, December 19, 2016
Avalanche Date
Monday, December 19, 2016
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Raymond Peak
Location Name or Route
Mt Raymond
Elevation
10,200'
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Avalanche Problem
Cornice
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
3"
Width
40'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Intentional cornice release, east facing, cornice VW Bug sized rolled the entirety of the slope, dry snow followed bringing it 3/4 down the slope. Did not break to ground.