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Avalanche: Reynolds Peak

Observer Name
Sam Kapacinskas
Observation Date
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Avalanche Date
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill D North » Butler Fork » Reynolds Peak
Location Name or Route
East Face of Reynolds
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
30'
Comments
Saw this pocket off the East Face of Reynolds that had pulled out down to the ground from the west winds on our exit from the area around noon. Only viewed it from a distance but estimated it was maybe 30 feet wide.
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