Noticed a fresh avalanche today out of the start zone above Urs Hole on
Cascade. It was a Class 2.5 slab that looks like it ran over the climb. It
was a clear sunny day with cool valley bottom temperatures, but the
temperatures at higher elevations were much warmer. Likely the trigger was
due to solar warming. Something to think about right now when choosing
routes with sunny start zones above them.
Brian Webster
UIAGM Mountain Guide
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