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Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 2, 2022
Submitted:
December 2, 2022
Zone or Region:
Brundage Out of Bounds
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Sargents (north of Brundage ski area)

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Tree line
Aspect:
W
Comments:
Multiple natural avalanches on the west and east aspects of Brundage Mt (aka Sargents). Most appeared to be wind slabs and occurred on cross-loaded slopes.
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Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Really good snow quality for skiing but multiple potential avalanche problems.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Deep Persistent Slab
Comments: 
On a west aspect below tree line, I found 140 cm total snow with very weak facets making up the bottom 40cm.

Snow stability tests: ECTP 8 @ 40cm
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