Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Dan
Observation Date:
April 18, 2021
Submitted:
April 18, 2021
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mount Rainier, Paradise

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5500
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

One of the main approach routes towards pan point traverses directly on, and below a wet loose prone slope. Probably a good idea to use another approach.

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