West Shore Avalanches

Location Name: 
Hidden Peak
Region: 
West Shore Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Mon, 04/12/2010 - 13:00


Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
slab,
Slope: 
38degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
East
Avalanche Width: 
10ft.
Terrain: 
Below Treeline
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
200ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
3
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Although none of the slides were very wide, several ran for quite a distance downslope- piling up debris around trees that probably wouldn't have fully buried you, but would not have been fun regardless.

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