Avalanche

Cross

Jon PreussGalena Summit & Eastern Mtns
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Observation photo 1

Quick report

Cracking
Observed
Collapsing
Observed

We used a previous ski track, but the snowpack was talkative when you stepped off the trail. We observed a lot of cracking and collapsing when in virgin snow. We saw dripples coming down in the Boulders, but I didn't see any slab avalanches.

Weather

Cloud Cover
scattered
Recent Snowfall
0
Snow Avail For Transport
moderate amounts

It was sunnier than expected. The sides of the skin track were forming crusts.

Snowpack

See the photo below.

Avalanche

Size
D2
Aspect
E
Trigger
N
Elevation
10000 ft

This avalanche appears to have a crown that is about 2' deep.