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old ski bowl observations

Submitted by nmeyers on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 9:14am
Field Work Date: 
Friday, February 23, 2018 - 9:15am
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
becky cooper
530-926-9610
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Nick Meyers
Trip Member Phone Number: 
775.223.3445
Travel Method: 
SkisSnowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
hanne
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: 
Wind SlabCornice
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
high winds, 3-4 inches new snow, active wind loading and cornice formation
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Other Environmental Hazards: 
wind chill factor
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
wind, cold
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
wind slabs near and above treeline to verify forecast
Terrain Choice: 
old ski bowl via snowmobile, near and above treeline where wind is present
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle Parking LocationVehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
bunny flat
United States
41° 21' 13.302" N, 122° 14' 1.2984" W
See map: Google Maps
US
White
Chevy Vortec
3572
DestinationBrief Route Description
Old Ski Bowl
United States
41° 22' 41.466" N, 122° 12' 19.5624" W
See map: Google Maps
US
Bunny, up EMH, into OSB
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
extra clothes, radio, cell phone
Strategic Mindset: 
Assessment