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South Gate Meadows

Submitted by abeverly on Sun, 03/04/2018 - 9:58am
Field Work Date: 
Sunday, March 4, 2018 - 11:30am to 4:00pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Nick Meyers
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Aaron Beverly & Andrew Kiefer
Trip Member Phone Number: 
530-227-5202
Travel Method: 
SkisSnowmobile
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: 
Storm SlabWind Slab
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
2 - 3 ft of new snow over 3 days, blowing snow
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
Verify presence/absence of storm slab issue. Check sensitivity of wind slabs.
Terrain Choice: 
Sheltered and Wind effected terrain 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 - OSB Boundary - St Germain Bowl - South Gate Meadow
Strategic Mindset: 
Assessment