Observation: Turnagain

Location: Main Bowl

Date:

March 6, 2022 12:00pm

Observer:

Troy Tempel

Route & General Observations

Magnificent March. Common moto uptrack into Main Bowl. Worked on our face tans, enjoyed the views, sled skied a bunch. Awesome day.

Red Flags

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Observer Comments

Recent storm / wind slab release at the entrance to Main Bowl. Crown appeared ~8” maybe 12” deep. Didn’t see tracks running into it, pretty sure it was a natural release from last night.

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Code Blue! Calm winds, maybe 5 mph. 25-30F.

Snow surface

About 8” of dense Chugach plaster. Some wind effect in areas. We kept an eye out for ultra slabby areas. Progressively worked into terrain.

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Main Bowl Entrance

Main Bowl Entrance with some sun

Main Bowl

Main Bowl East Face

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