Avalanche

Gold Pan

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Toured up Cornbiscuit, Bertha Creek, and Gold Pan in single digit temperatures. Experienced one whumpf on the skin track ascending a SE slope in Gold Pan. One skier in our party triggered a D1 wind slab while performing a ski cut just below ridge line. Crown estimated to be ~18 inches and 10-15ft across. S facing slope at ~4000ft.

Avalanche

One skier in our party triggered a D1 wind slab while performing a ski cut just below ridge line. Crown estimated to be ~18 inches and 10-15ft across. S facing slope at ~4000ft.