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Little Mount Hoffman Patrol

Submitted by akiefer on Mon, 03/12/2018 - 9:26am
Field Work Date: 
Monday, March 12, 2018 - 9:15am to 5:00pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Becky Cooper
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer
Trip Member Phone Number: 
Travel Method: 
Snowmobile
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: 
no change. Major storm set to begin this afternoon
Forecast Confidence: 
Medium
Other Environmental Hazards: 
rain and snow expected to begin at 5pm
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
long tour, remote
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
snow cover, groomed snowmobile trail conditions, motorized use near sensitive vegetation areas
Terrain Choice: 
little mount hoffman
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
pilgrim creek - harris spring - 43N77 - Little Mount Hoffman (return same route with possible reconnaissance of stevens pass and rainbow mountain)
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
radio, cell, partner
Strategic Mindset: 
Open Season