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Avalanche: Red Pine Gulch

Observer Name
Ambler, Noteboom
Observation Date
Monday, April 22, 2024
Avalanche Date
Monday, April 22, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Red Pine
Location Name or Route
Small Pass
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Depth
Unknown
Width
45'
Vertical
200'
Comments
Sizeable cornice fall, low on the N ridge of the Pfiefferhorn near small pass. Triggered a small slab mid tumble. Crown can be seen in photo.
Comments
Superficial refreeze up high in the open. Wet grains abound. Very warm today intense sun. Wet snow on nearly every aspect and elevation traveled. Some dry patches hidden in steep sheltered north.
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