Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Douglas Hansen
Observation Date:
December 31, 2022
Submitted:
January 1, 2023
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Bagley lakes Baker Backcountry

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Upper
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Just below artist point; Strom slab triggered on a northern aspect, crown was around 24inches. Propagated around 25 or 30 yards.

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Top of table mountain failed and slid down the north side. Looked like it could have been triggered by a cornice.

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
No
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Widespread

Observations

NA

Media

Public Field Report: Bagley lakes Baker Backcountry
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