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April 9, 2023

Large Gibson Ridge Wet Slab

Date of Observation: 04/09/2023
Name: Turner Petersen

Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: seen in person from Hidden Mine Gate at base of Whetstone

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Small point release opened up to very large full snowpack wetslab on an East aspect of Gibson Ridge. A moment before I noticed how much dust was on this due-east slope. This slid at 1220pm Sunday.
Weather: Sunny. Hot.
Snowpack: Dusty. Hot.

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