Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Ryan BergsmaObservation Date:
March 23, 2021Submitted:
March 23, 2021Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Mt BakerTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few treesElevation:
5000 (near tree line)Aspect:
NComments:
3 to 4 feetPhoto:
Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
5000Aspect:
NComments:
2 to 3 feet. Near the beastSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, WidespreadObservations
Rode into and saw it was collapsing. Was able to ride out to the riders right