Date of Observation: 05/17/2023
Name: Zach Guy
Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: M Face on Whetstone. Viewed from Mt. CB
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Another fresh wet slab on Whetstone. M Face ran sometime this afternoon.
Location: Mount Whetstone
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Wet 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: M Face. Ran sometime after 1 p.m., 5/17.
