Observation: Chugach State Park

Location: Falls Cr

Date:
Observer:
Mike Records
Route & General Observations

Skied Falls Cr coulies. No signs of current instability in chutes or aprons, but did not dig any pits to assess potential persistent weak layers. Widespread ~1 week old storm slab crowns on faces and chutes. Did not observe any surface hoar. Light sun crust on solar aspects. Able to skin efficiently once 30 min from parking lot. Its fat up there.

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