CAIC Observation Report
SnowpackCrested Butte Avalanche Center ยท Jan 21, 2014
Snowpack
Slope above green lakes @ 10,800 feet (view towards axtell in photo) Sled necked 1-2 days prior & cracked 2-4" on: Surface 4F 1F Thin crust ( crumbly) F- 3cm layer of facets ( Rollin out of profile) ------------------ Crack across whole slope 45cm deep Pencil/knife MFcr Also notice massive cornices & old crown on axtell, ran into green lake 15-20 ft deep crown ( left saddle above thin couloir) D 2/2.5