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Avalanche Gulch/Lake Helen

Submitted by akiefer on Mon, 01/01/2018 - 9:40am
Field Work Date: 
Monday, January 1, 2018 - 9:30am to 4:00pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Nick Meyers
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer, Aaron Beverly
Trip Member Phone Number: 
Travel Method: 
Skis
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 change
Forecast Confidence: 
High
Other Environmental Hazards: 
Icy snow and shallow snowpack hazarards
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
general conditions and update observations
Terrain Choice: 
above treeline
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle Parking LocationVehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
United States
41° 21' 14.8824" N, 122° 14' 0.1392" W
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US
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
DestinationBrief Route Description
United States
41° 23' 20.0076" N, 122° 12' 36.7884" W
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US
Bunny flat to Lake Helen on skis up the gulch
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
cell, radio, partner