Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Brian WObservation Date:
December 24, 2021Submitted:
December 24, 2021Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Rampart RidgeTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
4500Aspect:
WComments:
Lots of small sluffs. Set off 2 that were up to the top of my boots. Started on the down hill sides of trees/rocksObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Size:
Elevation:
Aspect:
Comments:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Skied trees on Rampart ridge. Test slopes and observations on the way up showed that the new snow was bonding well to itself and the crust. Anywhere from 6 to 12” on new snow. Very light. Triggered multiple sluffs on 35 degree terrain when ski penetration was all the way to the crust.