‘Hemingway of the Wasatch’ recounts his close call with an avalanche at Wilson Glades
Legendary slide forecaster Tom Kimbrough says the Mill Creek Canyon spot seemed safe to him as well — and then the snow gave way.
(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) Tom Kimbrough, a retired avalanche forecaster, is shown in 2002. He, too, was once caught in an avalanche in Wilson Glades.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.