Date of Observation: 12/11/2021
Name: Zach Guy
Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Various from Axtell, Copper Creek, Peeler Basin, etc
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: See photos.
Location: Mount Axtell
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:
Relative Size: R3 medium
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
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Additional comments: 4th and 5th Bowl
Location: Copper Creek
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: E
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
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Additional comments: Near Copper Lake
Location: Schuylkill Ridge
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
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Additional comments: Schuylkill Mountain
Location: Peeler Basin
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
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Additional comments: The Shield, Scarp Ridge near Legends
Location: Oh-Be-Joyful Basin
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
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Additional comments: Peeler Peak
