Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Jeff OrtmanObservation Date:
April 1, 2023Submitted:
April 1, 2023Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Newton creek / Heather canyon run outTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
MiddleAspect:
NComments:
This was a traditional drop in point for those exiting Newman creek ridge into Heather canyon. I witnessed storm slabs slide near the top of Nemans ridge on either side. Upon exiting triggered 12 foot wide 8-10 crown with a heel side turn. My partner and myself went straight for tree cover.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
I felt worried heading to Newmans creek as the hills had rolling convexes about 35 degrees. On the way up I saw my partner trigger 8-10 inch storm slabs while cresting a ridge line mound.
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