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Avalanche: Baldy

Observer Name
EL
Observation Date
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area » Baldy
Location Name or Route
Baldy Shoulder
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Depth
4"
Width
60'
Vertical
200'
Comments
12:30 pm descent from Baldy shoulder rollover (<30) into steeper terrain (>35). Two slides triggered by Skier 1 who was able to escape to skier's left. Skier 2 triggered 1 slide while escaping to skier's left. Slides started as sloughs, picked up snow, and were slow moving. Snow was heavy and wet.
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