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Avalanche Gulch, operations review day 1

Submitted by akiefer on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 11:24am
Field Work Date: 
Monday, March 5, 2018 - 11:15am to 3:30pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Becky Cooper
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer
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 SlabLoose Wet
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
clearing skies, HST since 02/28 38", light westerly winds
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Other Environmental Hazards: 
deep snow
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
none
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
presence, sensitivity and depth of wind slabs. Is there active wind loading? Get observations from above treeline
Terrain Choice: 
above treeline
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
bunny flat to 9k in avalanche gulch
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
partners, cell, radios
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Out