Detailed Observation

Date2022-04-09
LocationValdez
ObserverCarlos Romero
AvalancheN

General Observations

Toured up the shoulder to Skate Park. Along the way observed crowns from storm slabs on NE shots from Little Girls. On the approach, dug a quick pit before it got steeper at 4179ft (1247m) on a 31degree SE slope. CT22 Q2 on the new snow, sun crust interface. At the entrance to Skate Park dug another quick pit at 4747ft (1447m) on 18degree N slope. CT19 Q3 on the new snow, old snow interface. Observed recent avalanche activity from ridge on skiers right of Skate Park as well as a D1 off a convexity just above what appeared to be a Heli pick up zone.

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