Date of Observation: 02/03/2023
Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Evan’s Basin
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Large natural slab avalanche out of Evan’s Basin. Guessing it ran yesterday (2/2)
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Number of Avalanches: 1
Location
Location: Mount Emmons
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: SE
Characteristics
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:
Size
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
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Involvements
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