Walked in on the paved road to look up Byron Glacier valley to assess avalanche hazard. There are large debris piles from both the north and south slopes that slid during the past storm (and earlier in the winter) in the valley. There is still snow on both sides that could potentially threaten the trail.  [ Read More ]

Drove through Portage around 3pm. Lots of very large avalanches on all aspects and elevations  [ Read More ]

Skookum Glacier to multiple valleys on south side of drainage. High point 3,300′ ish. One small natural wind slab.  [ Read More ]

Windspeed at the road was around 20mph NW gusting 30, higher wind speeds at ridge tops predominantly from the West. Obvious heavy transport off prominent peaks and ridge tops around the valley. Temps 10 -15 F  [ Read More ]

Drove through Portage Valley between 12:00 – 1:00pm looking for recent activity associated with the past three days of stormy weather. Found evidence of natural avalanches throughout Portage Valley (debris and filled in crowns).  [ Read More ]