Observation Date:
March 14, 2020
Submitted:
March 14, 2020
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Avalanche peak
Did you trigger any avalanches?
Yes
Was it intentional?
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
~8500
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Small remotely triggered soft slab off east side of Avalanche peak. 4-12 inch deep soft slab on lee ward windloaded slope. Slid on old surface. Not enough to bury you but would knock you down and take you for a ride.
Did you observe any avalanches?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Size:
Elevation:
Aspect:
Comments:
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
No