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Avalanche: Lake Peak

Observer Name
Christoph
Observation Date
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine » Lake Peak
Location Name or Route
Lake Chute, White Pine Fork
Elevation
10,700'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
12"
Width
50'
Vertical
500'
Comments
Top of the chute was wind loaded. We discussed that it might slide, but decided that it would be manageable, given the terrain below. The slide ran down the chute and eventually stopped on the apron, probably about 500ft.
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