Avalanche: Summit

Location: "Creator" Templeton Mt. MP 43 Seward Highway.

Date:
Observer:
Alex McLain Professional
Route & General Observations

Natural Avalanche on Creator west facing aspect approximately 1 mile south of Summit Lake. No other avalanches observed up in Summit Pass today.

Avalanche Details
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Trigger NaturalRemote Trigger0
Avalanche Type UnknownAspect West Northwest
Elevation 3600ftSlope Angleunknown
Crown DepthunknownWidthunknown
Vertical Rununknown  
Avalanche Details

Natural Soft Slab avalanche from upper elevation.

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

1-2" of snow overnight. Previous wind loading.

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Creator 12-1-2016  

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