Observation: Girdwood

Location: Raggedtop West Face, viewed from Magpie

Date:
Observer:
Anonymous
Route & General Observations

Viewed a crown across nearly the entire west face of Raggedtop while touring on Magpie. Experienced two small collapses while skinning a lower ridge on Magpie. Hand pit revealed buried facets about 45cm deep on north aspects.

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?Yes
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
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West Face of Raggedtop  

Location


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