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Avalanche: Mineral Fork

Observer Name
Simonds, Shea
Observation Date
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Fork
Location Name or Route
GB No
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
Unknown
Width
30'
Comments
Saw several sluffs on steep NE facing slopes as we went back towards room of doom, too far away to evaluate. Do not know the timing but they looked recent and I don't think have been reported. Room of Doom was absolutely wind scoured from apron up. We transitioned at the mine and skied an assortment of not very fun surfaces. Several wet releases off the rocks on the west facing aspect.
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