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Old Ski Bowl - Wind Slab & General Conditions Assessment

Submitted by akiefer on Tue, 02/27/2018 - 9:32am
Field Work Date: 
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Responsible Party Name
Becky Cooper
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer, Aaron Beverly
Travel Method: 
Snowmobile
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: 
Wind loading over last night
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
Blowing snow
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
Evidence of wind loading and wind slabs
Terrain Choice: 
Old Ski Bowl
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
Bunny Flat, Everitt, Old Ski Bowl to 10K ft traveling on snow mobiles
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Back