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Avalanche Gulch after the storm

Submitted by akiefer on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 9:09am
Field Work Date: 
Monday, February 26, 2018 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Becky Cooper
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer , Aaron Beverly
Trip Member Phone Number: 
Travel Method: 
Skis
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
Becky Cooper
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 4", strong W, NW, N winds
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Other Environmental Hazards: 
cold, wind chill
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
low visibility
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
Define the depth, distribution and sensitivity of the wind slab problem
Terrain Choice: 
near and above treeline on SW-S-SE-E-N aspects
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle Parking LocationVehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
United States
41° 21' 13.3164" N, 122° 14' 2.9184" W
See map: Google Maps
US
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
DestinationBrief Route Description
United States
41° 23' 20.0076" N, 122° 12' 38.5632" W
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US
Bunny Flat to Avalanche Gulch. Working up climber's right of Avalanche Gulch proper to 9-10K
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
cell, radio, partner
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Back