Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
WPHObservation Date:
January 8, 2023Submitted:
January 8, 2023Zone or Region:
East NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Hwy 20; Varden creek areaTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
~6000ftAspect:
NComments:
The fourth skier down a slope estimated at 30-35 degrees triggered an avalanche and was carried about 50 feet. The crown was roughly 12 inches. The path was about 50 feet wide, and ran 50-60 ft.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
No shooting cracks, collapses, or other signs of instability were observed, aside from the avalanche.
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