Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
DrewObservation Date:
February 8, 2023Submitted:
February 8, 2023Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Snowmobiling/SnowbikingLocation:
Mount Baker, Northwest of Baker PassTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
6300’Aspect:
EComments:
Large D2 slab avalanche on east aspect above tree line. Crown baited from 5’ at trigger point down to 1’ along 300-400’ long crown. Runout was approx 200’ with a huge debris field.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Two avalanches triggered on east aspect above tree line. First was a D1 below Railroad Grade and then this one later in the day. Conditions were 2-3’ of fresh powder and bluebird visibility. This large D2 was on a slope that was wind loaded and the snowmobile was climbing straight out of the bowl at the north end. Slide broke behind the sled and sled/rider were not caught. Had noted small cracks earlier in the day at lower elevation on top of a small knob.
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