Observer Name
TD JD
Observation Date
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Avalanche Date
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » Timpanogos » Primrose Cirque
Location Name or Route
Primrose cirque
Elevation
8,100'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Depth
12"
Width
70'
Carried
1
Comments
Wind drift collapsed and slid under the weight of two skiers while climbing into Primrose Cirque. One skier and dog were caught and carried about 40 feet. The crown was up to 12 thick and pulled out along a rock band.
We were caught off guard. We saw wind damage down low but did not think of wind slab below the small rock band. Luckily the slide was small and the terrain did not funnel into a trap. We retreated immediately realizing the consequences of the terrain above is.
