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Rainbow mountain

Submitted by akiefer on Sun, 03/18/2018 - 8:07am
Field Work Date: 
Sunday, March 18, 2018 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Nick Meyers
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer, Aaron Beverly
Trip Member Phone Number: 
413-687-7014
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: 
60cm since 03/13. Light westerly winds
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Other Environmental Hazards: 
new zone with potentially different snowpack
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
remote, snowmobiling
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
define presence, sensitivity and depth of wind slab. document any wet loose activity
Terrain Choice: 
above, near and below treeline all aspects. Special attention to easterlies near and above treeline for wind slab and steep souths for wet loose
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
end of 13 road to rainbow mountain on sleds. tour up north facing drainage of rainbow mountain and ski back to sleds
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
cell, radio, partners
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Out