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December 11, 2021

Slides in Anthracites and Beckwiths

Date of Observation: 12/11/2021
Name: Zach Guy

Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Anthracite Range and East Beckwith

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: A handful of D1 to D2 slabs, various aspects. See photos


Photos:

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Estimated avalanche date: 12/10/2021
Number of Avalanches: 1

Location

Location: Anthracite Range
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: SE

Characteristics

Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:

Size

Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D1.5
Avg. crown height (inches):
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Involvements

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# of partial burials:
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Additional comments: Anthracite Range

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Estimated avalanche date: 12/10/2021
Number of Avalanches: 1

Location

Location: Anthracite Range
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: NW

Characteristics

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Size

Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
Avg. crown height (inches):
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Involvements

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# of partial burials:
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Additional comments: 7th bowl

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Estimated avalanche date: 12/09/2021
Number of Avalanches: 1

Location

Location: Anthracite Range
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: E

Characteristics

Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:

Size

Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
Avg. crown height (inches):
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Avg. vertical run (feet):

Involvements

# of people caught:
# of partial burials:
# of full burials:

Additional comments: East Bowl anthracites

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Estimated avalanche date: 12/10/2021
Number of Avalanches: 2

Location

Location: Anthracite Range
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: BTL: Below Tree Line
Aspect: N

Characteristics

Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:

Size

Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D1.5
Avg. crown height (inches):
Avg. width (feet):
Avg. vertical run (feet):

Involvements

# of people caught:
# of partial burials:
# of full burials:

Additional comments:

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# of partial burials:
# of full burials:

Additional comments:

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