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Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 18, 2021
Submitted:
December 18, 2021
Zone or Region:
Mammoth Lakes
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Duck Pass @ 9,600’

Observations

Toured up Duck Pass to 10,100’. Tested an isolated slope around 9,600’ on a North / North East aspect. Experienced whumpfing along with shooting cracks.

I also probed the along the edge of the skin track while making my way up and could feel the crust down low along with the loose, faceted snow below in isolated areas.

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

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