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Observation Details

Name:
Jeff A
Observation Date:
May 2, 2021
Submitted:
May 3, 2021
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Skyline Divide

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Other
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
6000
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Large Glide avalanche debris observed on a SE aspect of Skyline Divide. Ran on a soggy meadow bed surface. Took out several large trees along the path.
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Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Toured past the first two high points on the Skyline Divide ridge. Observed large Glide avalanche debris on a SE aspect of Skyline Divide. Ran on a soggy meadow bed surface. Took out several large trees along the path.

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