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Avalanche: Primrose Cirque

Observer Name
Nick Wilkes
Observation Date
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » Timpanogos » Primrose Cirque
Location Name or Route
Primrose Cirque/Robert's Horn
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
45°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Comments
Tour to the saddle of Primrose Cirque. 3 or 4 separate wet loose avalanches released around noon starting on the east facing cliffs of Robert's Horn as they warmed in the sun. Decent corn skiing on the bottom half of Primrose exit. Pic 1, 2, 3: Wet debris runout into the gut of Primrose. Pic 4 (sideways): Interesting route selection with cliffs above and below of a party behind us after slides occurred.
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