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Submitted by akiefer on Sat, 02/24/2018 - 11:39am
Field Work Date: 
Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 11:30am to 3:30pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Nick Meyers
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer
Trip Member Phone Number: 
Travel Method: 
SkisSnowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
Nick Meyers
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: 
Strong NW winds, 1-2" recent new snow
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Other Environmental Hazards: 
cold, wind chill
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
solo travel
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
wind loading on SE slopes near and above treeline, Test for presence and distribution of wind slabs
Terrain Choice: 
near and above treeline easterly aspects
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle Parking LocationVehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
United States
41° 22' 10.3656" N, 122° 12' 6.4296" W
See map: Google Maps
US
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
Bunny to 10k in OSB
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
cell, radio
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Back