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Observation: Hidden Canyon

Observation Date
12/9/2022
Observer Name
Dbro
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Hidden Canyon
Location Name or Route
Brighton perimeter, hidden canyon
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Touchy windslabs on nw facing.
Comments
Poking around in hidden canyon, came across a cornice and what looked like a small wind slab nw facing 10000ft elevation Two riders in our party dropped around to the left . I went around to the far right side and triggered a wind slab breaking 1foot deep and 10 feet wide. I was carried about 6-7 feet down the slope towards a more wooded area of the slope and came to a hault. Not enough to bury someone but enough to take a unwanted ride. Mistakes where made and lessons were learned. We were glad there wasn't any serious consequences.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates