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Avalanche: Davenport Hill

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 1, 2002
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » Davenport Hill
Location Name or Route
Silver Fork-Davenport
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Depth
20"
Width
50'
Vertical
200'
Comments

Natural avalanche failed on facets near the ground in some locations (repeater?).

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