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Avalanche Observer Joseph Armet Archival Keep me anonymous if published no Location (general area) Ice House Canyon Trail Latitude Longitude Date (yyyymmdd) 20220105 Time 2:55PM Road conditions to area Fair Temperature Around 38-42 degrees Sky clear (no clouds) Wind speed not observed Wind direction not observed Wind direction in degrees Slope aspect not observed Aspect in degrees Slope angle Elevation Snow depth Boot/ Ski penetration Precipitation None Activity, recent avalanches No Brief description Helicopter hovering might have caused it. Loud snap! Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing yes Rapid warming no Comment I was hiking down from the Ice House Saddle. I heard a helicopter, then a loud snap and saw the avalanche 20 feet from me. Then two helicopters hovered above me to assess the situation or determine if I needed help. Publish this observation Yes I would like this observation Published |
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