Public Field Report
Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 31, 2023Submitted:
April 1, 2023Zone or Region:
Challis Area and Lost RiversActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Double springs Pass roadTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
MiddleAspect:
WComments:
Relatively short, but steep slope adjacent to the road. 2 meters + near the ridge. 1 m deep closer to the road. Remote triggered while snowmobiling up the road. Snow surface cracking observed for another 150 yards beyond north flank of the avalanche. HS-AM-R2-D2-O.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
UpperAspect:
WComments:
Numerous avalanches observed in the lost River range near and above tree line, E of double springs pass road. Most were: SS-N-R2-D2-O, and one was R4-D3.5. Numerous R1-D2 wet loose avalanches on more southerly aspects.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, WidespreadObservations
Stuck to slopes less than 30 degrees. Avoided avalanche path runouts
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