Carbon Peak Eastern Chutes

10webCBAC Observations

Date of Observation: 02/16/2023
Name: Andrew Payton

Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: ESE chutes directly above Carbon Creek / CR737

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Two avalanches observed on narrow and very steep east facing chutes on Carbon Peak around 130 pm. They ran about ½ mi / 1600’ vertical. I was cross country skiing up FR563 when I heard the long rumbles about 10 mins apart.

Weather: Sunny, 10 degrees

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