Avalanche: Summit

Location: Summit

Date:
Observer:
Scott Johnson
Route & General Observations

Toured from summit lake pulloff to to NE ridge ~2800′. Traversed south to find wind blown slopes and alder magic.

Avalanche Details
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Trigger UnknownRemote Trigger Unknown
Avalanche Type Hard SlabAspect Southeast
Elevation 2600ftSlope Angle 32deg
Crown Depth 12inWidth 20ft
Vertical Run 100ft  
Avalanche Details

Traversed 0.25 miles south/southwest from NE ridge of summit at 2800'. Found a line down through alders. Noticed two wind slab avalanches that had released recently, didn't see them from the parking lot at noon. Unsure if remotely triggered. Widespread wind effect above 2000'.

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