February 22, 2014, Chair Peak Large Avalanche

Just saw an avalanche observation in NWAC about an avalanche with a 10' crown that came off the north face of Chair Peak and traveled 1900'. Three skiers were partially buried, but I guess uninjured. I'd like to see this report on here...

Well, I'm sure info will make its way out.  Maybe NWAC will do a report?  In the meantime, I don't think the folks involved owe the internet anything if they don't feel like it.  Sounds scary.  Glad no one was injured!!

www.livingsnoqualmie.com/lucky-skiers-es...ear-snoqualmie-pass/

In the meantime, I don't think the folks involved owe the internet anything if they don't feel like it.

Agreed. Even if the party does decide to post about it, there's no rush.

Super glad only skis were lost; hope no one else was below along frequently-traveled routes.

Thanks to those (perhaps the party itself) who reported the slide to NWAC for getting the word out.

If I'm guessing right, this is the slope that slid. Skiers were perhaps on the bench/ridge lower left?

Is chair peak concidered a safe treed terrain or a hazzardous avy terrain objective?

One mans safe...

Not the kind of position I would intentionally put myself in right now. I'm skinning roads, hiding in trees, and skiing low angle ridge lines. Yesterday it sucked - today I found fantastic snow. There is good stuff to be found in relatively safe areas, but I guess you have to know where they are.