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Taos Avalanche Center

Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 9, 2021
Submitted:
April 12, 2021
Zone or Region:
Taos Area
Activity:
Walking/Hiking
Location:
Wheeler Peak via William's Lake Trail

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

After treeline, during switchbacks up to Wheeler Peak around 11AM I could hear cracking. I think it was southeast of Wheeler and East of Simpson. Descending around 1PM our footsteps were causing rollerballs. Also noticed some 2 rollerballs about 2ft in diameter near Simpson.

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