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Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 15, 2021
Submitted:
February 15, 2021
Zone or Region:
Brundage Out of Bounds
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Sargent's

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
7500
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
30 feet wide; ran about 5-10 vertical feet to a change in slope angle; occurred on a steep (> 45 degree) wind rollover
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Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
No
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

We skied the west ridge of Sargent's down to Goose Lake Road; stayed on sustained slopes less than 30 degrees

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