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Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 15, 2022
Submitted:
January 17, 2022
Zone or Region:
Lick Creek Area
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Beaverdam Peak

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Skied east/ne couloirs on beaverdam, dropping in around 10 am with fairly warm temps. approx 45- 50 degrees, windloaded with wind slab but well consolidated. large cornices overhead - did cut a small cornice prior to skiing line(s), no signs of instability seen, as we expected. full probe unable to reach ground but obvious spatial variation, small hand pit demonstrated general obs for the area. overall very stout , consolidated snow with good stability.

Media

East/NE couloirs
Looking up East couloir and NE smaller couloir, both were skied

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Cornice
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