Sawatch

Avalanche

Anonymous · Apr 22, 2023 · Sawatch

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Snowpack

2-3 inches of somewhat wind-affected new snow (no cohesive slab though) on top of bulletproof spring snow

Avalanche

At approximately 13,700 ft on a north aspect at near the top of the couloir (approximately 40 degrees), I triggered what seemed like a small dry sluff, but ran nearly the entirety of the couloir. Snow did not appear wet at all on this aspect this early in the day.