Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
John Kaster
Observation Date:
April 23, 2022
Submitted:
April 23, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Nisqually Chute

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Point release from rocks at top of chute
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Point release from rocks at top of chute. Ran the whole gut of the chute

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Roller balls in chute mid afternoon. Spent too much time cat napping at Muir in the sun. Should have went earlier in the day. Avy happened 10 min after ski . Stayed out of the gut and used the moraine to stay out of terrain trap for exit to Alta vista.

Media

Public Field Report: Nisqually Chute

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wet Loose
Comments: 
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