Observer Name
JT Clark
Observation Date
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Great White Icicle
Location Name or Route
Great White Icicle
Elevation
6,800'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Hiker
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Depth
12"
Width
10'
Vertical
60'
Comments
Climber triggered avalanche. Climber was on the 4th pitch (curtain) of the GWI. Very large icefall, triggered an avalanche carrying all loose snow and debris down the route finally resting above and below the 1st 30' pitch.
No climbers were carried, one lost ice tool.
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