Avalanche

Ralston Peak

Ralf HolzerCentral Sierra Nevada
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Quick report

Started early at 7:30am and descent was about 9:30am skiing down the south facing aspect of Ralston towards Sierra Pines camp .... top part was great but while skiing the mid portion there were a lot of roller balls despite it not yet being too warm

Avalanche

Size
D2
Aspect
NE
Trigger
N
Elevation
9050 ft

From Ralston Peak there was a large slab avalanche on the north easterly aspect - I did not see any snow covering and it appeared fairly fresh