Avalanche

Hairpin

Chris MooreEast Slopes North
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Quick report

Traveled through conservative terrain in hairpin. Blue skies - observed hoar frost in open sheltered areas. Consistent wind on ridges with snow transport visible. Wind affected snow observed at and above tree line on north facing aspects. Small natural release D1.5 visible on N aspect, 6600 back of hairpin below and SW of Kangaroo Pass. Did not observed any cracking or collapsing and overall stability felt solid where we traveled. Skin tracks and ski lines mostly filled in from two days prior in upper elevation wind affected areas. Opted to stay out of upper elevation wind affected areas.

Avalanche

Size
D1.5
Aspect
N
Elevation
6600 ft

No observed tracks above or below - obvious signs of wind effect on snow surface.