Observation: Girdwood

Location: Jewel Glacier

Date:
Observer:
Anonymous
Route & General Observations

Once at the top of the jewel glacier, transitioning from glacier to rock we heard a collapse and several seconds later noticed an avalanche to our right. The crown was 12” deep roughly and approximately 100-120 feet across. This occurred on a convex it’s we estimated at 32-35 degrees.

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?Yes
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?Yes
Observer Comments

Remote triggered an avalanche.

Photos & Video
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Slide on the Jewel  

Shooting cracks that led to the slide  

Location
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