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Old ski bowl new snow scout

Submitted by nmeyers on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 12:52pm
Field Work Date: 
Thursday, January 18, 2018 - 12:45pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Nick
Cell
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Nick Meyers
Trip Member Phone Number: 
Cell
Travel Method: 
SkisSnowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
Hanne
859-2754
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: 
Wind Slab
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
New snow and wind
Forecast Confidence: 
High
Other Environmental Hazards: 
Limited visibility
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
Wind
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
Evidence of wind slab problem and new snow accumulation
Terrain Choice: 
Non-avalanche terrain. Solo travel.
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle Parking LocationVehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
Bunny flat
United States
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White
Forest Service Truck
3572
DestinationBrief Route Description
Bunny flat
United States
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US
Old ski bowl, lower ramparts
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
Will not travel in avalanche terrain.
Strategic Mindset: 
Assessment