Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Brendan
Observation Date:
January 23, 2022
Submitted:
January 23, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Tatoosh Ridge

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5,500-5,700
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
SSW Slope of Foss Peak - Observed at 12 pm from Packwood Pass. Looks like it ran~ 200 ft

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Went up to Castle Peak today to avoid the scene on the snowfield. Our goal was to get to packwood pass and then make our way to Foss Peak and ski the SW face. When we got to the top we saw this slide. Appeared to have taken out a couple of small trees and ran a decent amount. We opted out of our plan after this observation and then went down back to reflection lake.

Media

Public Field Report: Tatoosh Ridge
Public Field Report: Tatoosh Ridge
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