Skier triggered slab on Emmons

CB Avalanche Center2016-17 Observations

Location: Crested Butte Area
Date of Observation: 01/26/2017
Name: John Eliot Hedges
Subject:
Aspect: North
Elevation: 10,000 ft

Avalanches: 18″-20″ persistent slab @ 30-35 degrees, skier triggered – 35 yard crown, debris built to a quick stop around 60 yards below trigger point. Obvious signs of other stress throughout these trees. Advise caution! No damage/injury
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