Gunnison

Avalanche

Ian Havlick · Feb 21, 2020 · Gunnison

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Weather

clear, calm, strong solar radiation.

Avalanche

Persistent slab avalanche 40-100cm deep, 1F hard failing on 4mm depth hoar in terrain not really touched yet this season with ski traffic or explosives. 15# explosive triggered small pocket which gouged as it ran. Impressive debris and similar to other slides we have triggered within the past 2 weeks in similar terrain. Broke 3" diameter trees.