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Avalanche: Primrose Cirque

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 5, 2005
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » North Fork Provo R. » Primrose Cirque
Location Name or Route
Primrose Cirque
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Snowshoer
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
18"
Width
100'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Comments
Snowshoer caught, carried, and got out to side with no injuries. Recent wind drift, running on an old bed surface.
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