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Observation: Silver Fork

Observation Date
1/11/2024
Observer Name
Nick Barg
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork
Location Name or Route
Silver Fork
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Comments
Test slope just before the climb up silver fork towards 9699. ENE aspect. Right after stepping onto the top, the slope collapsed, propagated, and slid into the creek. Cracks propagated 100+ feet on either side. Turned around.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
Coordinates