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Green Butte Ridge, Sun Bowl, Powder Bowl

Submitted by akiefer on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 9:18am
Field Work Date: 
Saturday, March 17, 2018 - 9:15am to 4:30pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Nick Meyers
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer, Josef Vies
Trip Member Phone Number: 
Travel Method: 
Skis
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
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
25 inches since 03/13, light to moderate S-SW-W-NW
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Other Environmental Hazards: 
cold temps, low visibility
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
presence, sensitivity, depth of wind slabs near and above treeline. Upper snowpack stability
Terrain Choice: 
near and above treeline terrain on S-SE-E aspects
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
bunny flat-greenbutte-powder bowl
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
cell, radio, partner
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Out