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Snowpit from Hourglass Bowl

Location Name: Tamarack Peak Region: Mount Rose Area Date and time of observation: Fri, 11/20/2009 - 12:15
Location Map: United States 39° 19' 8.616" N, 119° 55' 19.488" W See map: Google Maps US	Red Flags:

Observation made by: Professional Observer

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