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Name:

Jonathan A Strahl

Observation Date:

March 12, 2021

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March 13, 2021

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East Central

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

Rock-Howard-Mastiff

None reported

We skied in the Rock Howard Mastiff alpine area and conditions were firm snow with sun/wind crust on E-S-W aspects and soft, wind-affected snow in the areas that managed to stay shaded over the past week. Observed very large crowns on south and east aspects from the last major cycle, as well as large cornices on the east side of ridges, and loose wet debris on south and east aspects. Weather was clear and calm which allowed us to see far to Wenatchee Ridge where there is a large glide crack opening on the S aspect.

Large glide crack present on the S aspect of Wenatchee Ridge - Glacier Peak in the background. (3/12)

Cornices looming on east aspects of Rock Mountain (3/12)

Debris from a recent cornice fall as well as loose wet debris on the SE aspect of the ridge leading up to the south summit of Rock Mountain (3/12)

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