Date of Observation: 01/06/2023
Name: Zach Kinler
Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Silver Queen Express lift
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Documenting a few more large avalanches from the recent cycle.
Weather:
Snowpack:
Location: Mount Axtell
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:
Relative Size:
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
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# of partial burials:
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Additional comments:
Location: Anthracite Range
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:
Relative Size:
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
Avg. crown height (inches):
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# of people caught:
# of partial burials:
# of full burials:
Additional comments: Playground
Location: Beckwith Range
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: E
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:
Relative Size:
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
Avg. crown height (inches):
Avg. width (feet):
Avg. vertical run (feet):
# of people caught:
# of partial burials:
# of full burials:
Additional comments:
