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Brewer TH to Hotlum Wintoon Snowfield

Submitted by akiefer on Mon, 12/25/2017 - 9:16am
Field Work Date: 
Monday, December 25, 2017 - 9:15am to 5:00pm
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: 
Normal Caution
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
no
Forecast Confidence: 
High
Other Environmental Hazards: 
shallow, rocky snowpack
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
solo travel
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
eastside general conditions plus TH condition. East and north facing terrain - ski quality and wind loading
Terrain Choice: 
east and north aspects at all elevations
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle Parking LocationVehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
United States
41° 25' 48.9756" N, 122° 4' 31.2852" W
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US
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
DestinationBrief Route Description
United States
41° 25' 23.2104" N, 122° 10' 2.0604" W
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US
Drive in as far as possible. Snowmobile to Brewer TH. Tour to 10k near the hotlum hilton for north shot into gravel creek and back to sled, or up hotlum wintoon snowfield to 10k or so.
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
cell phone, radio, med kit, repair kit