Avalanche

North side of Manastash Ridge above Shoestring Lake.

Chris OfsthunEast Slopes South
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Quick report

Crack in snowpack along steep hill above 45 degrees. Hillside slid down and settled in a flat spot below.

Avalanche

Size
D1 R1
Aspect
NE
Trigger
AM
Elevation
6000 ft

Steep hillside above Rock Garden area often played in by snowmobiles. Remote triggered small avalanche from the hill nearby. Crack seen going across slope, felt and heard whomping as the slide began.