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Taos Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 12, 2020
Submitted:
December 12, 2020
Zone or Region:
Taos Area
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Malachete Trail, below the summit of bull of the woods mountain

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

Not far from the summit of bull of the woods mountain on the malachete trail, there are steep sections looming above as well as below (30-35 degrees) As I began traversing, I heard a single "whoomph". I traversed a bit further and heard another 2 as well as witnessed a small crack. I decided to turn back and not continue the traverse.

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The slope above
The (very small) crack
The area I turned back to
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