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Green Butte Ridge

Submitted by abeverly on Tue, 01/09/2018 - 8:08am
Field Work Date: 
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
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: 
Skis
Equipment
Avalanche Safety Equipment: 
BeaconShovelProbeAirbag
Communication Equipment: 
Cell PhoneRadio
Other Equipment: 
First Aid KitWaterFoodRepair KitSnow SawSnow Study KitSkinsHeadlampExtra BatteriesKnifeSignalling 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
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Other Environmental Hazards: 
Rocks under new snow
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
Increasing winds
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
General conditions, verify wind slab problem, snowpit profile
Terrain Choice: 
Near and above treeline, N-NE-E-SE facing wind effected aspects.
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
Bunny Flat - Green Butte Ridge - Sun Bowl/Lwr Sun Bowl - Everitt Memorial Hwy - Bunny Flat
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Back