Date of Observation: 02/25/2022
Name: Dave Koz
Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: From Irwin
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: significant slide off the SE face of Ruby
Photos:
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Number of Avalanches: 1
Location
Location: Lake Irwin (Robinson Basin, Owen, Ruby)
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: SE
Characteristics
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane: Old snow
Size
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2.5
Avg. crown height (inches):
Avg. width (feet):
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Involvements
# of people caught:
# of partial burials:
# of full burials:
Additional comments: Ruby SE face
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