Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Daniel MacDonaldObservation Date:
May 31, 2022Submitted:
May 31, 2022Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Little Zigzag Canyon (PCT Xing)Triggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5900’Aspect:
SComments:
Somewhat intentionally ski-cut a few adjacent gullies returning to Timberline along PCT from Ski tour down Zigzag Glacier mid-afternoon on a warm and calm (at least down low, windier up high), full sun day. All 3 were on the south facing side of the gully at the point most resembling a rollover (see pics, esp the pano w more distinct cornices upfield along the same line)Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
See avalanche description above. Besides the small loose wet on clearly steep, wind-loaded rollovers of sunsoaked slopes at the warmest part of the day, no signs of instability experienced (tho didnt go to the upper mountain).
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