Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

All Observations

Observation Details

Name:
John Kaster
Observation Date:
April 22, 2022
Submitted:
April 22, 2022
Zone or Region:
Olympics
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Hurricane Ridge / top banana, lost bowl

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Knee deep heavy powder on boot pack to near the top of sunrise ridge before dropping into banana. Chute had some roller balls in it but still skied well. Foggy conditions all day with no direct sunlight. Isolated slab pocket on Maggie’s approach that seemed to be bonding as the day wore on.

Media

Public Field Report: Hurricane Ridge / top banana, lost bowl
Public Field Report: Hurricane Ridge / top banana, lost bowl
Approach to sunrise ridge from bowling alley
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