Date of Observation: 12/08/2022
Name: Zach Guy
Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Flat light views of Mt. Axtell at sunset.
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Fresh slab avalanche to the ground in 6th Bowl (NE to maybe E facing). Two brown stains on 5th bowl and Wang Chung face that I didn’t see yesterday, but I couldn’t confirm crowns or debris in the flat light, so I’ll code later if we get a better look.
Location: Mount Axtell
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane: Old snow
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
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Additional comments: 6th Bowl. New since yesterday afternoon.
Location: Copper Creek
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: SE
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: Avery. Triggered by cornice fall.
