Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Tim FitzGerald
Observation Date:
December 16, 2020
Submitted:
December 16, 2020
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Crystal Mtn backcountry

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Dropped into the west facing slopes around the Cache run. Dug a hasty pit and found a 5" layer that had decent bonding to another 5" layer that had decent bonding to a consistent layer that went to the dirt. Was able to get the top 10" to crack off and slide a bit on one of the kickturns in the skin track.

Media

Picture of hasty pit
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