Natural Avalanches and Cracking, Lionhead

Lionhead Ridge
Lionhead Range
Code
SS-R1-D1.5-O
Latitude
44.71450
Longitude
-111.31800
Notes

From Obs: "While riding today on Lionhead we saw several natural releases on steeper terrain Mainly on Targhee Peak. On all aspects of slopes we experienced large cracks and collapses that would extended 75 plus yards ahead of our sled. We did not venture into steeper slopes but it sure felt like they would slide easily if we did!"

Second Ob from FB Messenger: Shooting cracks on many slopes. Watch the video at 10:30 for examples 

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
R size
1
D size
1.5
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year