Pacific Northwest: If you look closely at this panoramic view of Gold Creek Valley (Cascades in WA state), notice the downed trees at left and the bare mountainside with waterfalls at right.
In 2007 there was a massive avalanche on the right side. The force was so strong it carried across Gold Creek and up the left side of the valley causing the trees to fall UPHILL.
Aside, when you’re hiking along the side of a mountain and periodically exit the forest for some open bouldery views and then re-enter the forest, that open area was likely caused by an avalanche. They’re called avalanche chutes.
This avalanche chute has a lovely waterfall, but there’s no trail directly to it so it’s a brushy trek.
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