CB Avalanche CenterCBAC Observations
Date of Observation: 01/24/2022
Name: Frank Stern
Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: Emmons and Climax areas, 9,000 to 11,000
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Loose snow N facing in easternmost Climax chute 10,000′, D1, looks like natural release, 2 further east natural, Wolverine Basin 11,500′ east facing
Weather: Sunny and calm
Snowpack: Solid
Location: Mount Emmons
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Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: N
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier: Unintentional
Type: Loose
Failure Plane: New/Old interface
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D1- Relatively harmless to people
Avg. crown height (inches):
Avg. width (feet): 20
Avg. vertical run (feet): 500
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Location: Mount Emmons
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier: Unintentional
Type: Loose
Failure Plane: Within storm snow
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D1.5
Avg. crown height (inches): 5
Avg. width (feet): 50
Avg. vertical run (feet): 500
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