Sawatch

Avalanche

Will Barrett · Oct 3, 2017 · Sawatch

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Clear morning after heavy snow storm of 10/1-2

Avalanche

Prior to snowfall of 10/1-2 this area had a light dusting of snow. I'm taking my measurements off of Google Earth.The crown looked to be 2-3 feet deep and released on a NE aspect to the SE of the actual summit. Crown is ~ 250' wide. The avalanche traveled ~ 300' where it entered an east facing gully and then traveled another ~2000' down the gully.