Date of Observation: 01/19/2023
Name: Jack Caprio
Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Ruby Range
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Recent Avalanche on the south side of Ruby Peak. Large in size. Best guess is that it failed in the recent 40+ inches of storm snow, 2 to 3 feet deep.
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photo taken 2/23 Eric Phillips
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photo taken 2/23 Eric Phillips
Estimated avalanche date: 01/18/2023
Number of Avalanches: 1
Location
Location: Lake Irwin (Robinson Basin, Owen, Ruby)
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: S
Characteristics
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Unknown
Failure Plane: Unknown
Size
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2.5 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
Avg. crown height (inches):
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Involvements
# of people caught:
# of partial burials:
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Additional comments:
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