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Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 7, 2023
Submitted:
February 8, 2023
Zone or Region:
Mammoth Lakes
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Minarets

Observations

Triggered two hair line shooting cracks in hard wind slab on a south facing slope that propogated 100+’ across slope in each direct at 12,800’. 30 degree slope, slope angle saved the day.

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No
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