Human and natural avalanches at Quartz
Observed Jan 14, 2021, 2:00 p.m. PST · purcells
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Quick report
- Comment
- Observed several small to medium sized slab avalanches at around 2100m on North aspect slopes. Dug at one of the fracture lines and found the failure to be on surface hoar crystals over a very thin crust.
- Weather
- Sunny
- Ride type
- Mellow slopes
- Stayed away
- Steep slopes, Convex slopes, Open trees
- Riding quality
- Amazing
- Snow conditions
- Deep powder
- Avalanche conditions
- Avalanche condition slab, Avalanche condition snow