Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
AnonymusObservation Date:
March 15, 2023Submitted:
March 15, 2023Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
South aspect Slate MountainTriggered 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:
6,000 ftAspect:
SComments:
Unmeasured, estimated 24-36” depth. Estimates 40- 200ft widthSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, WidespreadObservations
On initial ski turn, fracture started and face spider webbing. Skier lost control and was swept to bottom of run. Rescue prioritized avalanche notes
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