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Ash Creek Butte weather station work

Submitted by nmeyers on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 9:57am
Field Work Date: 
Wednesday, December 27, 2017 - 9:45am to 5:00pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Nick Meyers
775-223-3445
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Nick Meyers/Aaron Beverly
Trip Member Phone Number: 
7752233445
Travel Method: 
SkisSnowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
Hanne Meyers
5308592754
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
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
none
Forecast Confidence: 
High
Other Environmental Hazards: 
low snowpack hazards, rocks, trees, bushes, etc
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
icy slopes
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
weather station work
Terrain Choice: 
non-avalanche terrain
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle Parking LocationVehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
swamp creek road
United States
41° 25' 36.93" N, 121° 59' 9.3192" W
See map: Google Maps
US
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
DestinationBrief Route Description
United States
41° 27' 31.8168" N, 122° 2' 46.23" W
See map: Google Maps
US
ash creek butte ridge wx station via swamp creek road, east bowl of ACB to saddle, up ridge
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
Helmets, full backcountry packs