Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Austin SiadakObservation Date:
February 20, 2021Submitted:
February 20, 2021Zone or Region:
East NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Kangaroo PassObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6200’Aspect:
NWComments:
On our approach toward Kangaroo Pass/Hidden Lake we crossed this slide path at approx. 6200ft. Less than 30min later, we noticed that a small avalanche had occurred, likely beginning in the hanging snow slopes on the cliffs above and continuing down this gulley feature. Slide was approx. 200ft wide, and ran for at least 600ft. Depth appeared relatively shallow, no more than knee deep.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Winds increased throughout the day, and we expected to see another small natural avalanche or two, but did not see any more.