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Sun Bowl Tour

Submitted by akiefer on Sun, 02/25/2018 - 9:23am
Field Work Date: 
Sunday, February 25, 2018 - 9:15am to 4:00pm
Responsible Party Name
Aaron Beverly
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer
Travel Method: 
Skis
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: 
HN24 1", 30-40 mph winds with gusts to 90 mph out of the NW and SW
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Other Environmental Hazards: 
cold, wind
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
low visibility in the afternoon
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
Presence and sensitivity of wind slabs in sun bowl and powder bowl
Terrain Choice: 
near and above treeline on S-SE-E-NE-N aspects
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
DestinationBrief Route Description
United States
41° 22' 6.8088" N, 122° 12' 48.1428" W
See map: Google Maps
US
Bunny flat, up Everett, up sunbowl to giblets
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
cell, radio, airbag
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Back