Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
DianaObservation Date:
January 30, 2021Submitted:
January 30, 2021Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Crystal BackcountryTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6200’Aspect:
NComments:
Photo:
Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6500’Aspect:
NComments:
Triggered a small (2’x2’) localized slab dropping into the resort from Crystal Lake. Observed a fresh slide (see photo) also on N aspect around 6300’.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Dug a pit around 6200’ on N facing aspect. Found resistant shear about 25cm down on compression tests (15 and 29 taps), immediately below a firm crust layer. Skied this slope down to 6000’ - no additional observations of concern.
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