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March 13, 2023

Frequent avalanches off Gothic east face

Date of Observation: 03/13/2023
Name: Travis Guy

Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: Gothic road between gothic town site and SAIL site

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Heard/saw about 8 avalanches running down the chutes on gothic east face. First avalanche seen was at 11:07 (circled in red). Subsequent avalanches seen/heard for the next 2 hours (circled in green)
Weather: Sunny, calm, -3.2C (at 11:10am)


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Estimated avalanche date: 03/13/2023
Number of Avalanches: 8

Location

Location: Gothic Mountain
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Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: E

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