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Avalanche Observer Anonnymous Keep me anonymous if published yes Location (general area) Telegraph Peak Latitude Longitude Date (yyyymmdd) 4/11/2023 Time 1:30 Road conditions to area Temperature Sky Wind speed Wind direction not observed Wind direction in degrees Slope aspect North East Aspect in degrees Slope angle Elevation 8000 Snow depth not observed Boot/ Ski penetration not observed Precipitation None Activity, recent avalanches yes Brief description Wet Slab release at skis Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing no Rapid warming Obvious avalanche path yes Terrain trap Comment This wet slide occurred 4-11 afternoon @ 1:30 pm enroute to ski Telegraph peak. We had left the top of chair 3 and I was traversing towards The saddle of Telegraph peak when a significant crack occurred under my skis. I was able to maintain a traverse towards the trees and avoided getting caught! I thought it might be useful information if anyone is going to be skiing in the Telegraph peak area. Publish this observation Yes I would like this observation Published |
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