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Anaconda, Promise land

Submitted by akiefer on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 10:38am
Field Work Date: 
Sunday, March 25, 2018 - 10:30am to 4:30pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Aaron Beverly
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer
Trip Member Phone Number: 
Travel Method: 
Skis
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
Aaron Beverly
Equipment
Avalanche Safety Equipment: 
BeaconShovelProbeAirbag
Communication Equipment: 
Cell PhoneRadio
Other Equipment: 
HelmetFirst Aid KitWaterFoodEmergency ShelterRepair 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: 
Wind Slab
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
2-3 feet since 03/20, gale force SW winds
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Other Environmental Hazards: 
cold, low visibility
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
solo travel
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
how well the new snow is bonding to itself and old snow surface, presence, depth and sensitivity of wind slabs
Terrain Choice: 
near and above treeline, all aspects
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
Bunny Flat - Horse Camp - Anconda Treeline - Cascade Gulch - uptrack to horsecamp area - back to bunny
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
cell, radio
Strategic Mindset: 
Assessment