Avalanche

Diamond Trees

Jess TrimbleWest Slopes North
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Quick report

Observed small avalanche on little AK yesterday and lots of sluff. Overall impression was snow was more stable today. We were surprised by the Diamond Trees avalanche propagating so widely and deep. Reminder to be cautious of runouts into treed terrain traps!

Avalanche

Partner triggered D2 avalanche on middle panel of Diamond Trees. Hard to tell if it was wind slab. Snow seemed a bit stiffer with temp increase today. Bed surface was firm. Avalanche ran fast and fierce through the trees! No one was caught.