Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Chris Farmer
Observation Date:
December 19, 2021
Submitted:
December 20, 2021
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Mt Baker Snowpark

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
4,000 - 5,000 ft
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Mt Baker snowpark north of Concrete wa. depth = 2'. Width = 100 - 150 yds. length = 200yds

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Watched a snowmobiler climb to the top of a S facing hill approximately 40* hill. He side hilled for about 100 yds then everything he side hilled slid. The slide fell about 200 yards. He was not caught in the slide.

Media

Public Field Report: Mt Baker Snowpark

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