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February 28, 2022

Triggered slab in the trees

Date of Observation: 02/27/2022
Name: Zach Guy

Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Near Irwin Townsite

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Shared to CBAC on social media. Small skier triggered persistent slab in a small opening in west facing trees


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Estimated avalanche date: 02/26/2022
Number of Avalanches: 1

Location

Location: Lake Irwin (Robinson Basin, Owen, Ruby)
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: BTL: Below Tree Line
Aspect: W

Characteristics

Trigger: Skier
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane: Old snow

Size

Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D1.5
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Involvements

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