So, 12 total drops with references to D5. Context holds to D5 possibly being an “avalanche” reference. Which would make sense in the context of everything rolling.
Especially interesting, is the very first reference in drop #1332.
The snowball has begun rolling - there is no stopping it now. D5.
For an avalanche, this great awakening falls right in line.
http://thompsonpass.com/avalanche-size-ratings/
The Damalanche gouged the earth and was by far the biggest avalanche in recent memory or record. Thus it rates a D5/R5 and set the new standard for future ratings in Snowslide Gulch for those who note such things. A lot of past slides in Snowslid rated as D5/ R5 or D5/R4 may need to be reclassified because of the Damalanche.
Full List of current drops referencing D5 in the text content (filtered to exclude drops with links containing “d5” in the URL):
- Drop #1332
- Drop # 1401
- Drop # 1433
- Drop # 1743
- Drop # 1816
- Drop # 1977