Avalanche

Avalanche: Snowbasin Backcountry

Doug WewerOgden
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Avalanche

Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Start Zone Aspect
West
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2682 m

Lots and lots of large rollerballs and wet sluffs visible in most canyons on west side of Mt Ogden. Most likely from both 4/9 and 4/10. Aspects were S, SW, W, NW and N. Elevations ranged from about 7,000 to 9,000 feet. Here's a couple of example photos.