Observer Name
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Observation Date
Friday, December 18, 2020
Avalanche Date
Friday, December 18, 2020
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Kessler Peak » Chutes and Ladders
Location Name or Route
East Kessler , Chutes and Ladders
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
34°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
Unknown
Width
300'
Vertical
600'
Comments
Came within 200ft of the summer road
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