Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Derek Esposito
Observation Date:
March 22, 2022
Submitted:
March 22, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Herman Saddle

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
4500’
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Wet loose slides roaring down several northerly paths of Table Mountain (Blueberry chutes, Dog chute, Newts Chute, Slot Machine) as well as East Gully of Herman.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Toured to Herman Saddle and skied Iceberg Trees. Snowpack is saturated, knee deep boot pen, difficult skiing conditions. Spent the day in a cloud.

Media

East Gully
Bagley Lake
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