Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
William Kamens
Observation Date:
May 1, 2022
Submitted:
May 1, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Ruby Mountain

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Upper
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Above tree line, depth not measured. Triggered by a skier. North or northeast aspect.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Traveled the typical touring route on Ruby. Observed rollerballs growing in size and traveling further over the course of the morning, especially as the sun broke through the clouds towards noon. Snow was heavy and wet from the beginning of the day onward. On the descent, we tried to find as much low-angle terrain as possible until we reached relatively more stable snow closer to 4000ft.

Media

Public Field Report: Ruby Mountain
Public Field Report: Ruby Mountain
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