Observation Date:
December 26, 2022
Submitted:
December 26, 2022
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Fourth of July / Washington Lake Creek Drainage
Did you trigger any avalanches?
Yes
Was it intentional?
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
10500
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Did you observe any avalanches?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
9000
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Multiple wet loose slides along south aspects of Fourth of July road
None reported
Group of 4 snowmobile/snowbikers. Stayed pretty cautious all day, but triggered slide from below, probably 1/4-1/3 mile as crow flies and 400' below crown. All members of party were able to stay clear. Really nasty crystalline layer in the snowpack.