Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Luke Dixon
Observation Date:
February 8, 2023
Submitted:
February 8, 2023
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Hollywood Bowl, SPMR Sidecountry

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5500
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
Skier Triggered Storm Slab

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

While hiking up rooster comb I saw several ski tracks in Hollywood bowl and a reasonable sized slab (30’ wide crown) breaking on a major rollover

Media

 A small rider triggered slab avalanche. Hollywood Bowl, SPMR Sidecountry.
Public Field Report: Hollywood Bowl, SPMR Sidecountry
Public Field Report: Hollywood Bowl, SPMR Sidecountry
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