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Observation: West Couloir

Observation Date
3/25/2023
Observer Name
Kyle
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Kessler Peak » West Couloir
Location Name or Route
West Couloir Kessler
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Comments
No sign of instability on approach or getting into it. 2 good skip cuts no reaction. No reactivity the whole way down. I let my guard down and cut out right right before the LG junction to drop a small rock and popped a slab right above it in a thin loaded rocky zone. Classic spot to pop. Completely my fault. Popped around me. Above, behind and in front of me. Went for a small ride. Not scary but in different circumstances, would be bad.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates