Avalanche

Lost Horse

Avalanche.org observerBitterroot
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Quick report

Cracking
isolated

Shooting cracks observed during uphill travel on slopes <30 degrees near convex roll overs. No collapsing observed. New snow amounts about 12" on stout melt freeze crust. Snow depth 155 cm at 7k feet. Numerous melt freeze crusts found in snow pit. ECTN7 on storm slab. No other reactions from other layers. Skied slopes <30 degrees.

Avalanche

Skier triggered avalanche on convex roller. Expected results from skier cut. Estimated 20' feet long, crown ~8-12" deep, ran about 25 feet before settling on gentler slopes.