Avalanche

Alison Clay

Avalanche.org observerSan Francisco Peaks / Kachina Peaks Wilderness
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Quick report

Cracking
specific
Collapsing
specific

One big whumpf and some cracking on northwestern slope above the tree line at Alison Clay. Skied the trees on the skiers left. Went over a little roller in the trees and the backside slid. Probably about 30 feet wide and ranged from ~6-12inches thick.

Avalanche

Size
D1
Type
SS
Aspect
NW
Trigger
AS
Elevation
11000 ft

See the associated observation for images. Elevation estimated.