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Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 26, 2020
Submitted:
March 27, 2020
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Gladiator 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:
10,000 ft.
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Triggered an approximately 8 in. thick wind slab 15ft wide. Ran for about 100 yards. Skier was able to escape immediately upon triggering.
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Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
9000
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Multiple wind slab/stuff slides observed on east facing aspects in steep rocky areas.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Strong wind affected snow above 9000 feet on most aspects. Good skiing conditions for the most part .

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