Date of Observation: 01/07/2023
Name: Ben Pritchett
Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Viewed from Baxter Basin
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: A large natural avalanche that ran January 6, 2023 in the Ruby Range. See photo.
Location: Poverty Gulch (Pittsburg, Augusta, Baxter Basin)
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: E
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane: Old snow
Relative Size:
Destructive Size: D2.5
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Additional comments: Bichmond
