Avalanche, Big Cottonwood Canyon

Avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon Claims One Life, Injures Another Amid Elevated Risk Warnings
A skier died and another was injured in an avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, amid "Considerable" avalanche danger warnings.
Forecasters warn about conditions after deaths, avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Forecasters were cautioning Monday about potential avalanche risks following a deadly weekend and a large new avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon where nobody was caught.
Victim killed in Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche identified
Brighton, Utah • An avalanche occurred Saturday afternoon in Big Cottonwood Canyon, claiming the life of one skier and injuring another. The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office said the slide happened around 12:45 p.m. in the Cardiff Fork/Silver Fork area.
Victim in Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche identified by officials
Authorities have identified the victim killed in the Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche over the weekend as Higinio Juan Gonzales, 59, of Salt Lake City.
Avalanche kills skier, injures another at Utah's Big Cottonwood Canyon
One skier died, and the other was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office said.
2 avalanches, 1 fatal, reported in Big Cottonwood Canyon and Park City
Two avalanches, one fatal, were reported Saturday afternoon in Summit County’s Dutch Draw area and Big Cottonwood Canyon. Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Arlan Bennett confirmed that one person was killed in a separate avalanche,
Big Cottonwood Canyon closed after van slides off road down embankment
Big Cottonwood Canyon has been forced closed after a van slid off the road and into an embankment.The crash happened Friday ...
After two tense years, this popular Big Cottonwood Canyon trail has reopened — at least temporarily
Backcountry skiers and travelers can once again access the National Forest lands in the Cardiff Fork area without fear of ...
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What to know to stay avalanche safe in the Utah mountains, backcountry
Amid a steady stream of avalanches due to new snow and warm temperatures this week, adventurers determined to explore the ...
Powerline falls onto Little Cottonwood Canyon road, forcing closure
State route 210 in Little Cottonwood Canyon was forced closed after a downed powerline left wires across the road.
This group opposes the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola
Over 50 business owners and other professionals express opposition to the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola. Concerns raised include costs, environmental fragility, benefitting primarily ...
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70+ mph gusts recorded across northern Utah as front moves through
OGDEN, Utah — Heavy snow and winds have caused several issues in northern Utah, specifically the mountains, as drivers have seen hazardous conditions up the Cottonwood canyons, including one accident ...
Winter storm prompts Road Weather Alert across northern Utah routes
Officials warned Saturday that ongoing rain and mountain snow across northern Utah could create hazardous travel conditions ...