Sawatch

Avalanche

Rich Rogers · Feb 16, 2018 · Sawatch

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Weather

SCT, SW 15-25 G35 ,10-15F

Avalanche

Avalanches observed in photos were naturals. Monarch Pass, No Name Basin, Water Dog Ridge North towards Bald Mtn. Avalanches triggered were SS-ASc-R1-D1 Mirkwood Basin top 20ft of basin was loaded due to MOD SW winds overnight, yesterdays ski tracks still visible 1/4 way down track, incrementally triggered via ski cut across Mirkwood bowl, no propagation past ski length, 6-16in crown