Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Liza Townsend
Observation Date:
March 29, 2022
Submitted:
March 29, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Hidden Lake Lookout

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

We skied up the winter route up to the saddle below Hidden Lake Lookout. Conditions were stable throughout the day even as it warmed, as there was a consistent fog/cloud layer for most of the morning.
There was corn snow all the way down to about 5000ft elevation on the descent and then heavier wet snow in the trees and at lower elevations.
We observed debris from several old slides, and cornices breaking on many aspects. The bowl between Hidden Lake and the lookout had a recent avalanche.

Media

Crown of D2 avalanche in bowl below lookout
Debris above Hidden Lake
Debris/evidence of glide avalanches on south-facing cliffs to the north of the summer route
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