Observer Name
Nathan Longhurst
Observation Date
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Stairs Gulch
Location Name or Route
Stairs Gulch
Elevation
10,100'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
5'
Width
350'
Vertical
3,000'
Comments
D2.5 avalanche in steep, rocky, shady terrain at the top of Stairs Gulch. Full snowpack down to rocks.
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