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Old Ski Bowl with Aaron

Submitted by akiefer on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 10:35am
Field Work Date: 
Monday, January 8, 2018 - 11:30am to 4:00pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Rebecca Cooper
208-271-6200
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer
Trip Member Phone Number: 
413-687-7014
Travel Method: 
Snowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
Rebecca Cooper
208-271-6200
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: 
Storm began at 0700. Avalanche hazard dependent on snow accumulation. Likely increasing danger in the afternoon with the potential for wind slabs on W-NW-N-NE-E aspects above treeline.
Forecast Confidence: 
Low
Other Environmental Hazards: 
wet and windy conditions
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
Low visibility
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
Verify snow accumulation and rate and freezing levels. Are wind slabs developing? How well is the new snow bonding to the old surface?
Terrain Choice: 
Everitt to base of OSB. Get as high as possible in OSB. Travel may be limited by visibility.
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle Parking LocationVehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
United States
41° 21' 14.8824" N, 122° 14' 0.1392" W
See map: Google Maps
US
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
DestinationBrief Route Description
United States
41° 22' 21.99" N, 122° 12' 5.6556" W
See map: Google Maps
US
Road to base of OSB. Work up climbers left side of the bowl to Green Butte Ridge east facing apron. Ride higher if possible.
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
Cell, Radios, Partner
Strategic Mindset: 
Assessment