Date of Observation: 02/27/2022
Name: Zach Guy
Zone: Just past Southeast Mountains boundary
Route Description: Upper Taylor as viewed from Tilton Pass
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: A few notable D1.5 to D2 avalanches, a couple of which failed on southerly aspects.
Location: Other: Add text
Location Specific: Upper Tayler
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: S
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:
Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D1.5
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Additional comments: Near Taylor Peak
Location: Other: Add text
Location Specific: Upper Tayler
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: S
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
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Additional comments: Near Taylor Peak
Location: Other: Add text
Location Specific: Upper Tayler
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect:
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:
Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
Avg. crown height (inches):
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Additional comments: Crystal Peak
Location: Other: Add text
Location Specific: Upper Tayler
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: S
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D1.5
Avg. crown height (inches):
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# of people caught:
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