Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Johnny Kruick
Observation Date:
March 14, 2023
Submitted:
March 14, 2023
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
5000 ft just above Lake Valhalla S/SW aspect

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5000 ft near treeline
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
Just above Lake Valhalla on S/SW aspect 5000 ft. 8" deep/30 ft wide/ran 400 ft.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

D1.5 wet loose observed above Lake Valhalla at 5000 ft S/SW aspect. Approximately 30 ft wide and ran 400 ft. Slide crossed the skin track that we had just decided to deviate from that the party ahead of us had put in 30 mins prior. Large debris field came to rest 30 ft away from us.

Media

West loose slide just above Lake Valhalla
Wet loose slide just above Lake Valhalla that crossed a skin track that was recently put in
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