Avalanche: Summit

Location: Wrong Mountain (mile 34 Seward hwy)

Date:
Observer:
Amanda Goss
Route & General Observations

Observed a natural avalanche 2/17 around 3pm from the valley.

Avalanche Details
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Trigger NaturalRemote Trigger Unknown
Avalanche Type UnknownAspect North
Elevation 2000ftSlope Angleunknown
Crown DepthunknownWidth 60ft
Vertical Run 1500ft  
Avalanche Details

Natural avalanche observed around 3pm on 2/17. Start zone was obscured by clouds, but powder cloud was visible on lower slope. Debris ran to the valley. Better visibility 2/18 showed a deep, wind-loaded pocket had slid. Crown depth and width are estimates.

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