Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 12, 1995
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Gobblers Knob
Location Name or Route
Southwest facing Gobblers Knob
Elevation
8,700'
Aspect
Southwest
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Depth
2'
Width
125'
Vertical
Unknown
Caught
3
Carried
3
Buried - Partly
2
Buried - Fully
1
Injured
2
Killed
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
Three backcountry skiers caught and carried; two partially buried, one injured, and one killed. The party was hit by a slide from above while traversing on moderately-angled terrain. Another party came to their assistance finding the buried skier and providing medical care that stabilized the severely injured skier.
The narrative below is from the UAC Annual Report 1994-95.
***One of the skier's name is listed incorrectly as John Paul. His actual name is James Paul.***
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