Name:
John M
Observation Date:
February 6, 2023
Submitted:
February 6, 2023
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
White Pass - Hogback Mountain
Did you trigger any avalanches?
Yes
Was it intentional?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
6300ft
Aspect:
E
Comments:
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.
Did you observe any avalanches?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Aspect:
Comments:
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, Widespread
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
No
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