Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Sam Chaneles
Observation Date:
January 2, 2021
Submitted:
January 2, 2021
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Upper Lake Basin, Crystal Backcountry

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6,500
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Triggered a wind slab on a ski cut. Approximately 6" deep, 60 feet wide, ran for 40 feet down the slope before coming to a stop.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Traveling in Crystal Backcountry to Upper Lake Basin. Triggered D1 wind slab on a ski cut.

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