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Avalanche Observer Alex Reed / Johnny Tully Keep me anonymous if published 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. Publish this observation Yes I would like this observation Published |
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