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Avalanche on Approach To Electric Pk

Electric Peak
Southern Gallatin
Code
HS-N-R3-D2-O
Elevation
7500
Aspect
NE
Latitude
45.06090
Longitude
-110.80500
Notes

Slab avalanche on NE facing slope at 7,500 feet - slid to the ground.   

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Hard slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
3
D size
2
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness
18.0 inches
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year

Pahaska Avalanche 3/16/2023 - 3/18/2023

Date
Activity
Snowshoeing

D3 slab avalanche on SE corner of Giant Castle Mountain north of Pahaska, WY appears to have been triggered by a skier between 3/16/2023 and 3/18/2023.

Region
Out of Advisory Area
Location (from list)
Other place
Observer Name
Aaron Billin

Pahaska Avalanches 3/16/2023

Date
Activity
Skiing

Side by side D2 natural slab avalanches at on SE edge of Giant Castle Mountain north of Pahaska, WY (occurred on 3/16/2023).

Region
Out of Advisory Area
Location (from list)
Other place
Observer Name
Aaron Billin