Observation: Turnagain

Location: Snowmobile Uptrack

Date:
Observer:
Anonymous
Route & General Observations

Middle section of the snowmobile uptrack to Seattle Ridge.

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

Huge glide crack above the snowmobile uptrack all the way down to the surface. About 8ft deep and spread across the width of the uptrack. Gap seemed to enlarge throughout the day.

Photos & Video
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Wider view of the active glide crack directly above the uptrack.  

Closeup of the wide part of the glide crack.  

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