Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Matt Slaney
Observation Date:
February 14, 2023
Submitted:
February 14, 2023
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Gunsight, White Pass Ski area side country

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Above Treeline, Approximately 6000'
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Slab to depth of recent storm interface. Propagated.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Skier Triggered slab. Not deep enough to bury anyone and the skier outran it. We saw other similar slabs in the vicinity as well.

Media

Public Field Report: Gunsight, White Pass Ski area side country
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