Results
Restored full operational capacity of the avalanche protection system
Enhanced safety for residents and property against avalanche hazards
Timely delivery ensured client confidence ahead of winter season
Project completed with minimal community disruption
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Solution
Helicopter transport of all 216 barriers from anchor points to staging area
Replacement of damaged stems, sockets, and related components under controlled conditions
Systematic reinstallation with helicopter lifts to restore avalanche protection geometry
Maintained environmental integrity while delivering critical safety infrastructure
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Challenges
Compressed timeline with weather-dependent helicopter operations
Deformed nets requiring precise repositioning and spacing calculations
Operations in mountainous terrain near high-value residential properties with strict safety protocols
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Overview
The Colony at White Pine Canyon in Park City, Utah, features one of the largest residential avalanche protection systems in North America, with over 200 Erdox barriers protecting homes and infrastructure from snow slides.
Following deformation caused by heavy snowpack, 216 barriers required removal, repair, and reinstatement. The works demanded extensive helicopter support for transport and careful sequencing to ensure barriers were returned to their precise positions, restoring the system’s performance ahead of the next winter season.