Date of Observation: 02/23/2022
Name: Kevin Krill
Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Observed from Mike’s mile nordic trail.
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Widespread activity from the gronk all the way to gunsite bridge. R/D1 and D2 East of East of alien shack. R/D2 and D3 in the climax chutes. Debis covered nordic track 5 to 6′ deep for 200 yd. Is runout was just sigh of slate river
Weather: Brief clearing. Otherwise heavy snow.
Snowpack: A foot to 18″ fresh.
Photos:
Estimated avalanche date: 02/23/2022
Number of Avalanches: Dozens
Location
Location: Mount Emmons
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Characteristics
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane: New/Old interface
Size
Relative Size: R3 medium
Destructive Size: D3 – could destroy a car, wood-frame house, or snap trees
Avg. crown height (inches): 12-18″
Avg. width (feet): Various
Avg. vertical run (feet): 3/4 of path
Involvements
# of people caught:
# of partial burials:
# of full burials:
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