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Observation: Steam Mill Peak Area

Observation Date
12/3/2022
Observer Name
Nick Benoit
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Peak Area
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill Peak Area
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,300'
Comments
Overall lots of red flags out there today. Plenty of fairly large collapses, and cracking as we traveled. We dug a pit just to remind ourselves what a reactive pit looks like after a few weeks of quiet weather. We dug at 8300 ft on a N facing slope. We got and ECTP 14, with a very clean Q1 shear at 60cm from the ground. The slab that broke was probably 40cm (15 inches) or so deep, and solid enough to toss down the hill.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates