Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Jon Sun
Observation Date:
June 4, 2022
Submitted:
June 5, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Eldorado Peak

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
7000
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Roush Creek Basin

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Wet loose slides were easy to trigger on any steep south-facing slopes. Highly reactive ~5" of loose wet snow on top of previously consolidated base. We also observed some older debris that may have been naturally triggered by the recent rainfall.

Media

Public Field Report: Eldorado Peak
Public Field Report: Eldorado Peak
Public Field Report: Eldorado Peak
Public Field Report: Eldorado Peak

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 

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