Observation Date:
February 24, 2022
Submitted:
February 24, 2022
Zone or Region:
Sawtooth and Western Smoky Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Fishhook Drainage
Did you observe any avalanches?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Other
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Middle
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Did not observe events, but the path and debris. Didn't get a chance to look at the crown as they were significantly above the valley floor. The larger of the two (D2) appeared to be a slab avalanche with a visible crown, with a 50-100m wide path running from mid elevations on the face to the valley apron. The smaller of the two appeared to be a dry loose.
None reported
Traveled up Fishhook valley, 1-2cm of new snow over old skin tracks. Rode on terrain up to 50 degrees, NE aspect. Saw very little wind effect from new snow at upper elevation terrain, with a variety of wind slabs existing on top of FC under the new snow and some very hard and scoured riding surfaces at upper and middle elevations.