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April 30, 2023

Large avalanche off Mt Owen

Date of Observation: 04/30/2023
Name: Insta Gram

Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Viewed from Ruby Peak.

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Large slab avalanche off Mt Owen, with debris to Green Lake. Appeared to be cornice triggered.


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Estimated avalanche date: 04/30/2023
Number of Avalanches: 1

Location

Location: Lake Irwin (Robinson Basin, Owen, Ruby)
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: E

Characteristics

Trigger: Cornice fall
Trigger modifier:
Type: Unknown
Failure Plane: Old snow

Size

Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2.5
Avg. crown height (inches):
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Involvements

# of people caught:
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Additional comments: Owen

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