Avalanche: Turnagain

Location: Sunburst

Date:
Observer:
Kathy Still
Route & General Observations

Avalanche Details
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Trigger SkierRemote Trigger0
Avalanche Type Soft SlabAspect West Southwest
Elevation 3600ftSlope Angle 32deg
Crown Depth 24inWidth 20ft
Vertical Run 200ft  
Avalanche Details

The trailbreaker had some shooting cracks putting the trail in on the last bump of the sunburst ridge. The first skier triggered a slide about 2 feet deep. A slow moving slide that did not go far, but could have bigger consequences on a bigger slope. Soft bed surface with surface hoar laying on it.

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


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