January 06, 2006

Ridge South above Timber Creek, Schell Creek Range

"This crack occurred as we approached the cornice."

This slope "failed below a small cornice" on a "northeast" aspect.

The snow ran a short ways, only about a "100 ft. down a 30 degree slope" into the trees.

A view of the snow pack layers at the crown of the small 'natural' release.

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