Avalanche

My St Helens

Ken DeemWest Slopes South
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Quick report

At summit rim, found unsupported snow far back from summit rim. Non-skiing climber had fallen to armpits at approximately 30 feet back from summit rim, directly underlying common path taken by other climbers/skiers (hole visible in photo). Climber reported that he could see directly into crater below, was able to self-rescue without injury. Large numbers of climbers and skiers on Worm Flows route. 1pm large pinwheels above tree line (photo).

Avalanche

Old isolated naturally releasing wind/storm slab on W aspect of Monitor Ridge 5800’ on isolated slope >35 degrees (no photo), long run into low angle terrain below. Wet loose after 1pm.