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Observation Date:

February 23, 2022

Submitted:

February 23, 2022

Zone or Region:

Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

Titus Ridge

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Dry Loose (Sluff)

Size:

Size 1: Relatively harmless to people

Elevation:

Upper Elevation, exposed ridgeline/Middle elevation sheltered

Aspect:

Comments:

Slide in open terrain appeared to be a natural release on steeper exposed and rocky terrain. Slide in sheltered terrain appeared to be skier triggered (2-3m x 100m x 20cm deep at crown).

None reported

NE/E aspect had 5cm of PP over a MFcr (1-2cm), then FC (2mm)

This very small wind slab avalanche was observed near Titus Ridge south of Galena Summit. It was about 10' wide and 8" deep.

Observed Avalanche Problem #1:

Dry Loose

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