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Avalanche: East Bowl

Observer Name
CB
Observation Date
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Alexander Basin » East Bowl
Location Name or Route
East Bowl OF Alexander Basin
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Depth
10"
Width
Unknown
Comments
Popped onto the Gobblers ridge this morning and observed a natural slide on East Bowl of Alexander Basin. Couldnt see much from the ridge, and didn't want to hop in, but it appeared to have slid within the new snow (likely on the density change that many others have mentioned, 6-10" deep). Ran full track and left a sizable debris pile in the flats. Did not appear to step down to any deeper layers, but much of our view was obscured, so can't be certain.
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