Observations
| Region: | South Fork Eagle River – Hiland Road |
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| Location: | Harp Mountain |
| Observer: | Public |
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Route & General Observations
Skinned up the ridge, noted multiple wind slabs, intentionally triggered cornice slab on the skin up. Ski cut to get this one to release. 1-2 ft crown, 100 ft wide, 4 ft deep and ran over 1000 ft to the other side of the valley.
Avalanche details
| Trigger | Skier | Aspect | Unknown | Elevation | 3000ft |
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| Slope Angle | 35deg | Crown Depth | 24in | Width | 100ft |
| Length | 1000ft |
Red Flags
Obvious signs of instability
| Recent Avalanches? | Yes | Collapsing (Whoomphing)? | Yes | Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | Yes |
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Observer Comments
shooting cracks, obvious wind loading
Weather
wind gusting to 40 mph, warm 32degrees
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