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Observation Date:

December 2, 2022

Submitted:

December 2, 2022

Zone or Region:

Big Creek Summit

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

South/southeast aspect

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Comments:

Skied south/southeast facing terrain. Experienced very large collapses from ~7300’-7500’. Collapses only observed on second and third lap on skin track.
Also observed old crown on steep north facing terrain around 7500’ that appeared to have taken place mid-storm. HS: ~135 cm at 7500’.

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Signs of Unstable Snow

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Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?

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