Avalanche

Richmond Basin

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Quick report

Skinned up into Richmond Basin and gained the ridge line. Found very wet conditions on aspects in the southern half if the compass and saw numerous small wet loose avalanche's. Skied down NE Facing terrain that showed no sign of instability after cutting a cornice onto the slope. No noticeable windslab issues except in very isolated, specific terrain as seen in the avalanche obs, and not much snow available for transport on west aspects.

Avalanche

Size
D1.5
Aspect
N
Trigger
N
Elevation
12400 ft

Small windslab over exposed terrain, guessing it ran during the wind event on Friday.