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Avalanche: Big Cottonwood Canyon

Observer Name
Athey, Wright, UAC Staff
Observation Date
Monday, August 25, 2025
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, March 26, 2002
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon
Location Name or Route
BCC
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Depth
3'
Width
100'
Vertical
1,000'
Comments
  • Twin Lakes Pass-wind slab, catch and carry 6"-12" deep
  • Broads- Diving Board, Blue Ice
  • Mill A- Natural
  • Gobblers- Paradise and skiers left side
  • Hogum- Below Hypodermic
  • Silver Fork Headwall- 2'-4' deep x 100' wide
  • Mineral Fork- Highline- 4' deep sympathetic
Coordinates