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Avalanche

Jeff Ashby · Feb 26, 2018 · Sawatch

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Weather

Clear skies this morning. Avalanche likly occurred in last 48 hrs when peak was obscured by clouds

Avalanche

Large natural slab avalanche noted after sunrise; on east facing slopes of large cirque. Crown line evident just below ridgeline estimated several hundred feet wide and 3-8 Feet high. Debris funneled into narrower terrain below and came to rest as slope shallowed. Will upload better photo later today