Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
ALEXEY MAYKOV
Observation Date:
April 22, 2023
Submitted:
April 25, 2023
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Tye Peak

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5500
Aspect:
SE
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Triggered a wet-loose slab on the flank of Tye Peak. Slow moving. About 30 feet across. About 30 degrees slope. Not harmless for us, but could've been harmful for people below us which were none.

Media

Public Field Report: Tye Peak
Public Field Report: Tye Peak
Public Field Report: Tye Peak
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