Avalanche: Douglas Island

Location: Fred Meyer Bowl and Fish Creek Knob

Date:
Observer:
Sam Steensland
Route & General Observations

Toured up Bunny Toe Pass and on all aspects of Fish Creek Knob. Observed an old avalanche in upper Fred’s and surface hoar on all aspects, including exposed ridges.

Avalanche Details
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Trigger UnknownAvalanche Type Hard Slab
Aspect NorthElevation 3100ft
Slope AngleunknownCrown Depthunknown
WidthunknownVertical Run 500ft
Avalanche Details

Observed an old avalanche off the North side of Ben Stewart in Upper Fred Meyer Bowl. Appears to be at least a day or two old and the result of a cornice fall.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Light winds out of the Southeast at 5 gusting to 15 in the afternoon.

Snow surface

2-3” of dry powder on top of a supportable crust. Surface hoar on all aspects.

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