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Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 14, 2020
Submitted:
March 14, 2020
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Avalanche peak

Triggered Avalanches

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.

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Size:
Elevation:
Aspect:
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

Terrain was ~35 degrees

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