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Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 11, 2023
Submitted:
March 12, 2023
Zone or Region:
Rock Creek
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Rock Creek Collapse

Observations

My ski partner and I felt two collapses in the snowpack while skinning above Tom's Place yesterday. The first was on flat ground, the second was on a 25 degree slope, both on a NE aspect. The snow was very wet and had runnels from 7000-8000ft.

Signs of Unstable Snow

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