Date of Observation: 04/01/2023
Name: Insta Gram
Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: West Beckwith
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Slab avalanche that broke deeply on a crossloaded S to SE facing slope either today or yesterday.
Photos:
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Number of Avalanches: 1
Location
Location: Beckwith Range
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: SE
Characteristics
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Hard Slab
Failure Plane: Old snow
Size
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D3 – could destroy a car, wood-frame house, or snap trees
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Involvements
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Additional comments: Characteristics estimated from photos.
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