Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

A deep crown on the N Slope of Chair Peak from the Jan 5-7 cycle. Photo: Jonathon Spitzer

Observer:

Avalanche Professional

Occurrence Date:

Jan 7, 2022 ()

Location:

North Slope of Chair Peak

Comments:

This avalanche was observed from Snow Lake and Wright Mt by Avalanche Professionals. All measurements are estimations. All Photos: Jonathon Spitzer, AMGA

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

N

Start Zone Elev:

5700ft

Size:

D3 / R3

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Depth:

6.5ft

Media

A deep crown on the N Slope of Chair Peak from the Jan 5-7 cycle. Photo: Jonathon Spitzer

Debris from the N. Slope of Chair Peak avalanche. Notice the broken ice on Snow Lake. Photo: Jonathon Spitzer

A very large avalanche on the N Slope of Chair Peak from the Jan 5-7 cycle. Photo: Jonathon Spitzer

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