Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Heiko StopsackObservation Date:
January 5, 2023Submitted:
January 5, 2023Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
OtherLocation:
Eliot Canyon/ River. Mt. HoodTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5300Aspect:
WComments:
Wind effected side wall portion of the Eliot Canyon river bed. HS-ASc-R2-D1Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Hood River Crags Rats, USAF. PJ team members, & Portland Mtn, Rescue, were conducting rescue and avalanche L2 training this week. While our assessments all week were showing good stability in our training area. The wind exposed portion of the canyon appeared to have different snow quality than the rest of the canyon. Significant winds moved through the canyon despite the prevailing winds on the ridge above. While ski cutting the river side wall, a small wind slab was triggered.
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