Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Reid Wagner
Observation Date:
April 1, 2021
Submitted:
April 2, 2021
Zone or Region:
Olympics
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mt. Ellinor

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5500
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Observed loose wet avalanches that appear to have come down the day prior (3/31). These photos are from the upper bowl, below the summit (where the summer trail climbs) which we skied as our descent route. The snow was soft and enjoyable here. Our ascent route followed the Ellinor chute, which was filled with mostly firm, loose wet debri as well.

Media

Looking down at the loose wet slides.
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