Observer Name
Elliott Casper, Dane Harrington
Observation Date
Friday, January 7, 2022
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 7, 2022
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Butler Fork » The Cone
Location Name or Route
The Cone
Elevation
9,100'
Aspect
Southeast
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
8"
Width
100'
Comments
Triggered a wind slab on the southeast ridge of the cone. The slide broke at our feet during a quick ski cut. Strong winds and wind loading were observed throughout beartrap.
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