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ATL observations

Submitted by nmeyers on Sat, 03/24/2018 - 8:56am
Field Work Date: 
Saturday, March 24, 2018 - 9:00am
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
hanne meyers
859.2754
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Nick Meyers
Trip Member Phone Number: 
7752233445
Travel Method: 
SkisSnowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
hanne
859-2754
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 SlabLoose DryCornice
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
17" snow in last 24 hrs with high winds out of the SW
Forecast Confidence: 
High
Other Environmental Hazards: 
Cold, poor viz
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
additional wind loading and new snow
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
ATL observations to support forecast
Terrain Choice: 
low angle terrain using visual clues from afar
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
Bunny to old ski bowl and gray butte area
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
air bag, partner, standard equip
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Back