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Green Butte Ridge

Submitted by abeverly on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 10:33am
Field Work Date: 
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 - 11:30am to 2:30pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Nick Meyers
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Aaron Beverly
Trip Member Phone Number: 
530-227-5202
Travel Method: 
Skis
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
Susan Smart
913-367-6046
Equipment
Avalanche Safety Equipment: 
BeaconShovelProbeAirbag
Communication Equipment: 
Cell PhoneRadio
Other Equipment: 
First Aid KitWaterFoodRepair KitSnow SawSnow Study KitSkinsKnife
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: 
Continued wind loading
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Other Environmental Hazards: 
Hidden rocks, -24 degree wind chills
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
Moderate to strong winds increasing wind loading.
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
Snow pit below treeline to see how new snow is interacting with the old snow. Verify weather station data and wind slab problem.
Terrain Choice: 
< 30 degrees, Green Butte Ridge to Lower Sun Bowl
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle Parking LocationVehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
United States
41° 21' 11.5056" N, 122° 14' 0.1392" W
See map: Google Maps
US
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
DestinationBrief Route Description
United States
41° 21' 57.7548" N, 122° 13' 12.864" W
See map: Google Maps
US
Bunny to Green Butte Ridge to Lower Sun Bowl to Everitt to Bunny. ALT: Back down Green Butte Ridge
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
Avoid leeward slopes > 30 degrees