Public Observation

Observation Date:

December 28, 2022

Submitted:

December 28, 2022

Zone or Region:

Rock Creek

Activity:

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Location:

Rock Creek Road (1-1.5mi past gate/snow park/seasonal closure)

We skinned up Rock Creek Road from the gate to Lower Corral/Pack Station mid-morning and observed two significant avalanche paths on the SE facing, Northern/uphill side of the road. Both avalanches terminated on the Northern side of the road, with partial obstruction.

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Wet Loose

Size:

Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person

Elevation:

9100'

Aspect:

SE

Comments:

Both avalanche paths were similar in aspect, length, width and depth - approx. 200' long, 15' wide, 1-1.5' depth.

None reported