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Observation type
Avalanche

Observer
Alex Reed / Johnny Tully

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no

Location (general area)
Galena Peak

Latitude

Longitude

Date (yyyymmdd)
4/01/2023

Time
3:30

Road conditions to area
dry

Temperature

Sky
clear (no clouds)

Wind speed
Calm (smoke rises vertically)

Wind direction
not observed

Wind direction in degrees

Slope aspect
North West

Aspect in degrees

Slope angle
40?

Elevation
8250

Snow depth
not observed 

Boot/ Ski penetration
not observed 

Precipitation
None

Activity, recent avalanches
yes

Brief description
roller balls from prior day

Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no

Rapid warming
yes

Obvious avalanche path
yes

Terrain trap
yes

Comment
Skied from Galena Peak with partner J.T. We were on the lookout for loose/wet slides and avoided exposing ourselves to large consequential lines. On our exit we witnessed this D1/R2? wet/loose slide. It began from a small point about 1/3 down the line, below a rock face being warmed in the sun. 

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