Avalanche: Turnagain

Location: North Face, Warmup Bowl, Turnagain Pass

Date:
Observer:
Craig Brokensha
Avalanche Details
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Trigger SnowboarderRemote Trigger0
Avalanche Type Hard SlabAspect North Northeast
Elevation 2800ftSlope Angle 35deg
Crown Depth 24inWidth 60ft
Vertical Run 350ft  
Avalanche Details

Avalanche triggered on second run along the eastern shallow edge of the crown. First run travelled over the thickest crown section without releasing.

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

Small slab release identified earlier in the day to skiers left of the main release.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

No new snow, no wind, clear, around 32F, release area shaded

Snow surface

settled powder

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