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20171223 OSB and Bunny

Submitted by akiefer on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 12:26pm
Field Work Date: 
Saturday, December 23, 2017 - 12:15pm to 3:00pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Nick Meyers
775-223-3445
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer
Trip Member Phone Number: 
413-687-7014
Travel Method: 
SkisSnowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
Nick Meyers
775-223-3445
Equipment
Avalanche Safety Equipment: 
BeaconShovelProbeAirbag
Communication Equipment: 
Cell PhoneRadio
Other Equipment: 
HelmetFirst Aid KitWaterFoodRepair KitSnow SawSnow Study KitSkinsHeadlampExtra BatteriesKnifeFire StarterSignalling Device
Clothing: 
Synthetic or Wool Base LayersSoft Shell Snow PantsSoft Shell Snow JacketWindbreaker2 Pairs of GlovesHigh Loft Insulated JacketWarm HatAppropriate EyewearAppropriate Footwear
Today's Hazards
Avalanche Problems: 
Normal Caution
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
no change
Forecast Confidence: 
High
Other Environmental Hazards: 
slick snow surfaces
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
solo travel
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
snow surface conditions, evidence of blowing snow and pockets of wind loaded snow - confirm normal caution and no wind slab problem
Terrain Choice: 
NTL and ATL
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
DestinationBrief Route Description
Bunny Flat
United States
See map: Google Maps
US
Everitt to OSB and back
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
cell, radio, helmet