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#Avalanche danger has increased significantly in the Western #Chugach #Mountains of #ChugachStatePark due to strong northerly (especially from the NW) winds that picked up last night and blew through the day. Fresh wind slabs exist in many areas on leeward terrain. Persistent slab problems also exist, and are stressed and more prone to human triggering from recent wind loading. We surveyed the terrain from Canyon Road, up Rabbit Creek, and to the summit of South Suicide. Not only has avalanche danger increased, but temperatures have dropped dramatically and the risk of cold injury the next couple days will be exacerbated by the wind chill factor. If you head out into the #mountains, make sure you go prepared: leave a trip plan with someone staying in town, take proper gear and attire plus a safety net for the cold and potentially windy conditions, know how to identify and avoid dangerous avalanche terrain and paths, etc. Thanks again to @voilemfg and @blackdiamond for the gear that makes our field work deep in the #backcountry #wilderness possible. We really put it to the test today! Finally, thanks to @skiloomis for being such a strong and capable partner! Stoked for next time, bud!!

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