Public Field Report
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 9, 2023Submitted:
January 9, 2023Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern MtnsActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
The crossObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
8700Aspect:
NComments:
Summit cornice broke off the northern aspect of the cross. Likely a natural trigger.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Based on how much wind and snow there was, and lack of other parties, my best guess is this cornice was natural or wind triggered.
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