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Clone of Sergents to South Gate Meadows

Submitted by abeverly on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 11:28am
Field Work Date: 
Sunday, January 28, 2018 - 9:00am
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Nick Meyers
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
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 Wet
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
warm up yesterday and today. first day of clear weather follow several days of storms and snow. strong westerly winds.
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
warm up today
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
Ridgetop wind slabs on SE-E-NE aspects
Terrain Choice: 
above treeline, leeward
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle Parking LocationVehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
United States
41° 21' 49.9896" N, 122° 11' 37.0752" W
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US
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
DestinationBrief Route Description
United States
41° 22' 28.9452" N, 122° 10' 59.3796" W
See map: Google Maps
US
snowmobile to wilderness boundary above yellow butte, skin up sergents to 9,200ft, drop into south gate meadows area, tour back to sled via the gate/valley of the moon
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
cell, radio, airback, partner
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Out