Quick report
We entered in the SW facing slope and traveled thru tree covered slopes to the head of Sheep Creek. We did not trigger any slides. We did not dig a test pit. We always use caution in this drainage. The snow seemed stable on slopes that were not wind loaded. It was around 40 degrees.
Avalanche
- Size
- D3
- Aspect
- NE
- Elevation
- 10000 ft
While ridding sheep basin we noticed a fresh slide on the NE facing slope of Mineral Mountain. Appeared to be a wind loaded face that let loose. Slide was extremely large. We witnessed two smaller slides on the aspect as well while riding