Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Cal’ SmithObservation Date:
April 5, 2023Submitted:
April 5, 2023Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Mt. Roosevelt/ Wright Mtn. ColTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
4800Aspect:
SEComments:
Ski cut descending from Holy Diver exit col (just S/SW of Gem Lake) on 35*< slopes. Had up to 3 slides go at various cuts, up to D2 R1. Nothing larger observed ascending to Holy Dover entrance below the cliff bands running North from Mt. Roosevelt summit.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
4200Aspect:
SComments:
Direct descent below The Thumbtack, WL D2 down the gully the ascending track turns right underneath ascending to Snow Lake Divide.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Ski cut descending from Holy Diver exit col (just S/SW of Gem Lake) on 35*< slopes. Had up to 3 slides go at various cuts, up to D2 R1. Nothing larger observed ascending to Holy Dover entrance below the cliff bands running North from Mt. Roosevelt summit. Steep & aggressive lines were rode on the Northern slopes of Chair Peak. Looked like quite good fun. Most polar aspect slopes above ~4,200’ maintained a dry, right side up, dreamy riding condition. Packed powder within the Cache Couloir. Limited to no sluff experienced descending Holy Diver.
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