Avalanche: Other Regions

Location: Lower Russian Lake (Summer Route)

Date:
Observer:
Alex McLain
Avalanche Details
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Trigger NaturalRemote Trigger0
Avalanche Type0Aspect West
ElevationunknownSlope Angleunknown
Crown DepthunknownWidthunknown
Vertical Rununknown  
Avalanche Details

This avalanche came down on December 28th and picture sent to us from the public. Heads up if you are travelling to Barber Cabin. This is the second time this path has slid in the last month.

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

Heavy Rain and wind the night prior to avalanche being discovered when the group left Barber Cabin.

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Lower Russian Lake 12/28 (Trail to Barber Cabin)  

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