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Avalanche: Elk Point

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 28, 2004
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » North Fork Provo R. » Elk Point
Location Name or Route
Elk Point and Bob's Knob
Elevation
8,100'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Depth
2'
Width
200'
Vertical
1,500'
Comments
  • Bob's Knob- reported as a remote triggered avalanche 2' deep x 200' wide x 1400' vertical failed on facets associated with a crust
  • Elk Point- natural reported wall-to-wall results pulled out large soft slab lower on the slope
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