Name:
Steve Ottosen
Observation Date:
April 19, 2023
Submitted:
April 19, 2023
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
jim hill
Did you trigger any avalanches?
Yes
Was it intentional?
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6500 ft
Aspect:
N
Comments:
two 8-10 " deep slabs released on steep N slopes. Skier triggered.
Did you observe any avalanches?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6500 ft
Aspect:
N
Comments:
8-10 " deep. one 20' wide one 40' wide. Slabs sliding on crust in steep terrain.
None reported
8-10 " soft slabs releasing on steep Northers slopes. Running on crust.