Name:
Cal’ Smith
Observation Date:
April 5, 2023
Submitted:
April 5, 2023
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mt. Roosevelt/ Wright Mtn. Col
Did you trigger any avalanches?
Yes
Was it intentional?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
4800
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
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.
Did you observe any avalanches?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
4200
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Direct descent below The Thumbtack, WL D2 down the gully the ascending track turns right underneath ascending to Snow Lake Divide.
None reported
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.