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Avalanche: Bonkers

Observer Name
Allan Young
Observation Date
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Broads Fork » Bonkers
Location Name or Route
Bonkers
Elevation
10,100'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Gliding Snow
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Depth
4.5'
Width
300'
Comments
Significant glide/wet slab avalanche under the mini rock amphitheater 3/4 of the way up on bonkers. Condition of the debris and temps seemed that it happened 16 or the 17th during greenhousing. Looked to have covered about 1000 ft in elevtion. There were a few parties in front of me so I didn't think to take specific pictures figuring someone else may end up reporting it. The one photo I have shows the exposed rock face from the glide on the right side of the picture. Would not have been a fun day for anyone involved.
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