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Sun Bowl / Powder Bowl Tour

Submitted by abeverly on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 10:39am
Field Work Date: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 11:15am to 2:15pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Andrew Keifer
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Aaron Beverly
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 KitSkinsExtra 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
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
N/A
Forecast Confidence: 
High
Other Environmental Hazards: 
Wind Chill
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
General conditions, pictures, more data on potential wind slab issue.
Terrain Choice: 
S/SE/E aspects
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
BF - Sun Bowl - Giblets Ridge - Lower Powder Bowl. Via bowls, not green butte.
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Back