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Avalanche: White Pine Chutes

Observer Name
Michael Mac
Observation Date
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine Chutes
Location Name or Route
white pine
Elevation
8,400'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Depth
5"
Width
40'
Comments
Happened while I was cutting the skin track going up white pine. There was strong down drafts happening in the clearing between the trees. It failed on some new old snow interface. Very spooky
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