Harmless "D1" Wind Slab Avalanche, north of Galena Peaks Saddle (AKA Fireplug & Sparkplug)

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north of Galena Peaks Saddle
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Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 03/06/2016 - 14:00
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39° 19' 27.714" N, 119° 54' 25.8012" W
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While skinning, a skier triggerred a low consequence, harmless, "D1" wind slab avaanche, on an approxiamtely 35 degrees north to northwest facing (~340 °) terrain micro feature, adjacent to skin track. Approximate 12 inch avalanche crown, approximately 10 feet wide, approximately 10 foot runout. At or near treeline, wind exposed. Avalanche stopped on ~ 20 degrees slope that was ~ 10 feet below trigger point.

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