Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Henry Kvietok · Jan 26, 2020 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Temp- ~20 F, Pit Aspect- N-NW, Elevation- 11,500 feet, Broken Skies, Midday

Snowpack

Depth- 105 cm, Storm Slab 20 cm deep, ECT 16 storm slab sudden collapse, ECT 27 deep persistent collapse,

Avalanche

1/24- Saw avalanche on E facing bowl South of Uneva Peak, Above Treeline, Elevation around 11,700, Appears to be a natural slide, Appears to have been storm slab with 2 foot crown Also observed avalanche on 1/25 from parking lot of Vail Pass looking North (see pictures). Too far to tell size and crown