Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Kameron HarrisObservation Date:
March 7, 2021Submitted:
March 7, 2021Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Bagley lakesTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
4800Aspect:
SComments:
Storm slab on convexity in Boulderfield trees.Photo:
Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
4900'Aspect:
SComments:
Natural storm or wind slab from cliffs separating Boulderfield from Enchanted Forest. Debris was covered with snow, must have happened earlier in the day.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Enjoyed a few runs in Swift creek then made our way to Herman. W side of Swift noticeably more wind stripped then E. Avoided Blueberry chutes due to obvious loading. Cross loading evident on Herman, winds seemed to be mostly running E-W across S face.
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