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Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 7, 2021
Submitted:
January 7, 2021
Zone or Region:
Brundage Out of Bounds
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Sargeants

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Snow seemed relatively stable. No whumpfing, unstable icy layer 45 cm down.

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Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
Wind loading observed on summit west aspect, layer of concern (105cm) relatively stable. sheer test indicated Q1 while Ct gave Q3 at same depth. Pit done at 7 degree slope.
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