Unstable Surface hoar at Hebgen

Skinned up to the ridge and when we were almost to the top my partner was out front and triggered a noticeable whumpf.    ESE aspect, 8950 ft.

HS = 135

SH at 105 cm, ECTP3

DH at 45 cm, ECTP23

Location
Hebgen Lake
Advisory Year
22-23
Avalanche Details: Whumpf on Surface hoar at Hebgen
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Jan 12, 2023GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Jan 13, 2023
Lionhead Range, 2023-01-12
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