Date of Observation: 02/26/2022
Name: Zach Guy
Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Anthracites and Bellview as viewed from CBMR
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: More from the cycle. See photos.
Location: Anthracite Range
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near 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: Ohio Peak
Location: Anthracite Range
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: BTL: Below Tree Line
Aspect: SE
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane: Old snow
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D1.5
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Additional comments: Below Ohio Peak
Location: Mount Emmons
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: BTL: Below 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: Evans Basin
Location: Schofield Pass/Rustler Gulch
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: SE
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: Bellview
Location: Anthracite Range
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane: Old snow
Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D1- Relatively harmless to people
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Additional comments: Near NW Bowl
