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Ash Creek Butte

Submitted by abeverly on Tue, 03/06/2018 - 8:26am
Field Work Date: 
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Becky Cooper
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Aaron Beverly, Andrew Keifer, Nick Meyers, Simon Trautman
Trip Member Phone Number: 
530-227-5202
Travel Method: 
SkisSnowmobile
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
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
Evidence of existing or newly forming wind slabs. Evaluate snowpack structure and strength - look for persistent weak layers - facets at old/new snow interface. Assess general conditions
Terrain Choice: 
Low angle or low consequence terrain with evidence of wind loading.
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
Pilgrim Creek Snowmobile Park - Military Pass Rd (19) - east road to NE facing bowl of Ash Creek Bowl - work ridge above bowl
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
Avoid runout zones and slopes greater than 35 degrees until snowpack stability can be evaluated.
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Back