Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:

December 8, 2019

Submitted:

December 8, 2019

Zone or Region:

Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns

Activity:

Walking/Hiking

Location:

Anti-Cross/Camp

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks?

Yes, Isolated

Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?

Yes, Widespread

Observations

"Skins on" ski tour up high aimed to explore terrain on all aspects .

Media

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1:

Wind Slab

Comments:

ECT5 - Q2 / CT2 - Q2 Failed on buried surface hoar at 40cm.