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Missoula Avalanche

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 24, 2022
Submitted:
February 24, 2022
Zone or Region:
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
s.bitterroot

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Other
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
alpine exposed ridge. 8700'
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
On ridge.. Delicate fragile cornice facing SE.moonscape/windbooard on north aspect Suspect that snow that was on north went somewhere.South east smooth. Better test SE for how stubborn windslab if present, before skiing in. Did some stomping on cornice. Crack and womph. There it goes. About 75' -100'length, ran same 75-100' stopped at where slope angle backed off. Crown of slab only 10-12". However definitely enough to carry and bend a body around tree or twist a leg or if cliffs carry over. Skied slide area out tongue to good snow.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

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