Observation Date:
November 23, 2021
Submitted:
November 23, 2021
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Phi Kappa
Did you trigger any avalanches?
Yes
Was it intentional?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
9,600' - Mid
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
10cm thick soft wind slab, started as shooting cracks then slid with further weight
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
No
Very windy on summit. Gusts to 40-45kt as today's small flurry approached