Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Justin GelbObservation Date:
December 28, 2022Submitted:
December 28, 2022Zone or Region:
Stevens PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Stevens Pass Ski Area Courts MeadowTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5000Aspect:
NComments:
D1 Soft slabSigns of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Triggered a small soft slab inbounds at the Stevens Pass ski resort. Slab broke on new snow/rain crust interface. Could have been potentially dangerous to someone skiing below. Was large enough to carry someone into a tree, but not bury them.
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