Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
TaylorObservation Date:
January 2, 2022Submitted:
January 3, 2022Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Bryant ColTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5000'Aspect:
EComments:
Skier triggered avalanche as exiting Bryant Col into Pineapple Basin after dark. Crown 1-1.5' deep; ~30' wide. Did not catch skier.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5000-5500'Aspect:
NEComments:
Numerous small soft slab releases observed in the recent snowfall. Widespread spindrift avalanches off of steeper features.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
New snowfall and wind transport completely erased skier and skin tracks within hours.
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