Observation: Summit

Location: Genearal Observation

Date:
Observer:
Alex McLain
Route & General Observations

Summit Lake saw rain/snow mix over the past few days with 2″ new snow at valley bottom. Snowpack still remain thin. Several small avalanches were observed on West aspects of Tritip and Butch (D-1). These were from steep rocky terrain or mid elevation gully. See Pictures.

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Observer Comments

Small Point releases and small slab avalanches in isolated areas. (West Aspect)

Photos & Video
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Tritip 12_8_2017...Small slab avalanches.  

Butch Peak...small avalanches from steep rocky terrain.  

Location


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