Collapses in Raccoon Glades

10webCBAC Observations

Date of Observation: 02/23/2023
Name: Dan Hohl

Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: Toured up skier’s R side of Raccoon Glades. Triggered two loud collapses at 11,100′ on a S facing slope. Dug down approximately 3′ to a near crust facet layer that is the likely culprit behind the failures.

Observed avalanche activity: No
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