Face

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mbruhns · Feb 14, 2023 · Birkenhead

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Quick report

Weather
cold, sunny
Ride Type
denseTrees, openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
powder, windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

Encountered recent slab avalanches at crux of sled approach to Face area. Start zone in steep unsupported rocky terrain w/visible ice. Crown to 1-2m, estimated size 2. Smaller sympathetic releases on surrounding convexities. Approx 1500-1600m start zone. Turned around and went elsewhere.

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