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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 20, 2023
Submitted:
March 20, 2023
Zone or Region:
Mammoth Lakes
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mammoth rock

Observations

Mammoth rock area. Stuck to ridge and lower angle for the uppers then tried to get rad in less snow with the obvious risk of triggering a small avalanche. As you can see they were bigger than expected.

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Below Mammoth Rock
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Flew too close to the sun here and got swept down the hill by what I had believed to be D1 territory. Not sure if I was part of the triggering but due to proximity it’s likely. Also triggered a smaller one while descending. The mistakes are obvious to me but roast if you must.
Photos:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Media

This shows the one I triggered while descending with no consequence and the second while skinning. Should have descended down out of danger.
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