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Avalanche: Lake Peak

Observer Name
Superior Ski Patrol
Observation Date
Friday, March 17, 2023
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 17, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine » Lake Peak
Location Name or Route
Lake Peak, Lake Chute
Elevation
10,700'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
12"
Width
50'
Comments
Before dropping in we thought the chute may pop. We discussed a safe zone, a sun crusted rock outcropping. The chute fractured and ran about 800 feet into the apron. I was able to ski safely to our safety zone.
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