Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Ron MartinObservation Date:
December 8, 2022Submitted:
December 8, 2022Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Near Vista Ridge just west of Mt Hood MeadowsTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5,500Aspect:
SEComments:
Intentionally triggered a small avy with a ski cut.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Several hand pits failed upon isolation on sun crust at a depth of about 6 inches. Poor or no bonding between crust and new snow.
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