Observation: Girdwood

Location: Portage Road Obs

Date:
Observer:
Galoob / Haffener
Route & General Observations

Spotted a slab avalanche on Shakespeare Shoulder, see photo below.

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

Slab avalanches spotted on Thursday on Explorer Glacier and Shakespeare Shoulder on Saturday. Lots of wet loose avalanches and rollerballs on solar aspects.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Slab avalanche on Shakespeare Shoulder.  

Location
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