Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
February 21, 2021Submitted:
February 27, 2021Zone or Region:
Santa Fe AreaActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Aspen PeakSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
NoDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, WidespreadObservations
Large whumpf in the meadow near the top of Aspen Peak, as we crossed onto the on the W-NW aspect; collapse initiated by weight of two people w/ skis on. Many smaller collapses observed below treeline, specific to W-NW-N aspects as we toured back around to the wilderness gate from the bottom of our run.