Observer Name
Keeling/Chambers, UAC Staff
Observation Date
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Twin Lakes Pass
Location Name or Route
Twin lakes Pass-Patsy Marley ridge line
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Depth
3'
Width
1,500'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
UAC Staff went up to look at this avalanche after after looking at this slide in the Patsy Trees. This avalanche on the east side of Twin Lakes Pass was reported as remotely triggered from the ridge. I measured the crown face along the ridgeline at 1800' in width. It was approximately 2'-3' deep and ran on old faceted snow near the ground. The slab was made up of new and wind drifted snow. It was hard to tell how far this avalanche ran over the bench because of low visibility. Red circle below on Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map is approximate area of avalanche.
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