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Gray Butte Tour

Submitted by nmeyers on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 7:18am
Field Work Date: 
Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 7:15am to 4:30pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Hanne Meyers
530-859-2754
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Nick Meyers/Lief Hansen
Trip Member Phone Number: 
775-223-3445
Travel Method: 
SkisSnowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
Hanne Meyers
530-859-2754
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: 
Storm SlabWind SlabLoose Dry
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
Additional snow, continued wind on potentially sensitive snowpack
Forecast Confidence: 
High
Other Environmental Hazards: 
Deep snow, cold, wind chill
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
We are looking for wind slab, storm slab and loose dry instabilities to confirm our forecast and set the stage for tomorrows forecast.
Terrain Choice: 
Near and above treeline on Gray Butte, ridge lines, low angle slopes. We will not ski open avalanche terrain.
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle Parking LocationVehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
Bunnt Flat
United States
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US
White
Forest Service Truck
Chevy Vortech
DestinationBrief Route Description
Grey Butte
United States
See map: Google Maps
US
Sled to Grey Butte, park in west meadow and base, ski up along north ridge or perhaps park and bottom of old and in the way trees, skin up through dense forest to radio tower.
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
Beacon, shovel, probe, airbag, avoid avalanche terrain!
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Back