Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 6, 2002
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Y Couloir
Location Name or Route
Y
Elevation
7,800'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Wet grains
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
600'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Partly
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
Natural wet loose avalanche came down from above, unknown whether the party was ascending or descending. One caught, carried, partially buried with injuries.
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