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Old Ski Bowl observations

Submitted by akiefer on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 10:24am
Field Work Date: 
Monday, February 19, 2018 - 10:15am to 3:00pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Andrew Kiefer
413-687-7014
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer, Aaron Beverly
Trip Member Phone Number: 
Travel Method: 
Snowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
Becky Cooper
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: 
Normal Caution
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
HN24 2.5", rapidly cooling temperatures, gale force NW winds
Forecast Confidence: 
High
Other Environmental Hazards: 
extreme cold
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
low visibility, icy conditions
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
check for the presence of wind slabs above treeline in leeward terrain (S-SE-E) aspects, confirm snow surface conditions, wind speed and direction
Terrain Choice: 
above treeline
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' 58.2312" N, 122° 12' 9.828" W
See map: Google Maps
US
Bunny flat to 10K in OSB on snowmobiles. Possibly checking out Grey Butte on the way.
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
radios, cell phone, partners
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Back