Natural Ralston North Side

Location Name: 
NE aspect Ralston Peak (proper).
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sat, 03/01/2014 - 00:01
Location Map: 
United States
38° 50' 1.356" N, 120° 6' 17.3304" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Slab
Trigger type: 
Natural
Bed Surface: 
Other - explain below
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Saw an old natural release today (3/1/14) at approximately 2pm today.  It was on the N face of Ralston, proper.  Photo attached.  Note double crown lines indicating a step-down failure.  It was the only one we noticed in the area.

Avalanche Photos: