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Accident: Tower Mountain

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Monday, August 25, 2025
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 23, 2002
Region
Uintas » Tower Mountain
Location Name or Route
Tower Mountain
Elevation
10,100'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Depth
18"
Width
60'
Vertical
150'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Fully
1
Injured
1
Accident and Rescue Summary

One snowmobiler caught, carried, and fully buried 5' deep. Was taken to the hospital.

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