Avalanche: Girdwood

Location: Raggedtop Shoulder

Date:
Observer:
H Johnston
Route & General Observations

Chairlift obs in Girdwood Valley.

Avalanche Details
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Trigger UnknownRemote Trigger Unknown
Avalanche Type UnknownAspect South
Elevation 4100ftSlope Angleunknown
Crown DepthunknownWidthunknown
Vertical Rununknown  
Avalanche Details

Large crown visible on the shoulder of Raggedtop (pictured). Also noted a mid-elevation crown on Fishs Breath (not pictured).

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Northwest wind was picking up with flagging off of Goat, Yudi and Pipit.

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Slab on Raggedtop  

wider view of avalanche  

Location


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