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Sargents Spur Ridge to South Gate Meadows

Submitted by akiefer on Mon, 03/26/2018 - 8:43am
Field Work Date: 
Monday, March 26, 2018 - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Rebecca Cooper
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer, Aaron Beverly
Trip Member Phone Number: 
Travel Method: 
SkisSnowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
Rebecca 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: 
Wind Slab
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
Strong and gusty north winds, blowing snow visible from town
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Other Environmental Hazards: 
blowing snow and wind may create cold conditions and low visibility
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
remote field work location
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
distribution, depth and sensitivity of wind slabs - what aspects and elevations? Solar radiation effects
Terrain Choice: 
near and above treeline
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
bunny flat - park sled @ old ski bowl eastern wilderness boundary - sargants spur ridge up to 9k - squaw creek - south gate meadows - return to sled
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
cell, radio, partner
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Out