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Avalanche: Sundance backcountry

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » North Fork Provo R. » Sundance backcountry
Location Name or Route
Sundance Backcountry
Elevation
9,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
39°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Depth
12"
Width
30'
Comments
A couple of intentional ski cuts produced soft slabs from wind drifting. One broke a few feet above skier.
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