Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Tres SpicherObservation Date:
December 30, 2020Submitted:
December 31, 2020Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Heather CanyonObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Size:
Elevation:
Aspect:
Comments:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Moon Bowl opened for first time, avalanche occurred approximately 2-2:30pm. Another skier discovered someone buried except for his head. I was the third one to the scene and helped extract the victim. Soft layer on top of ~2 week old rain crust released.
Note from NWAC: This is a public observation. According to the observer, the skier suffered minor injuries.
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