Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
John MObservation Date:
February 6, 2023Submitted:
February 6, 2023Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
White Pass - Hogback MountainTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
6300ftAspect:
EComments:
Trigger a windslab via ski cut. 6300ft, East aspect, obvious signs of wind loading. 6-10in crown. ~100ft wide. Propagated around terrain features and travelled to the bottom of the bowl.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
Aspect:
Comments:
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Touring on Hogback Mountain out of White Pass I noticed widespread signs of reactive windslabs especially on North, Northeast, East, and Southeast aspects. Slabs seem to easily release on any slope over 32 degrees
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