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Avalanche: Mary Ellen Gulch

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 23, 2006
Region
Provo » American Fork » Mary Ellen Gulch
Location Name or Route
Mary Ellen
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
South
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
50'
Vertical
400'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Comments
Skier caught, carried, no injury. Broke ski binding. Potential radiation recrystallization.
Coordinates