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Avalanche: Bridalveil Falls

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 9, 2005
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » Bridalveil Falls
Location Name or Route
Bridal Veil
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
16"
Width
70'
Vertical
800'
Comments
Ski cut intentionally triggered soft slab failing on buried facets.
Coordinates