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Old Ski Bowl tour

Submitted by nmeyers on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 10:44am
Field Work Date: 
Thursday, March 22, 2018 - 10:45am
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Aaron Beverly
Aarons number
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Nick Meyers
Trip Member Phone Number: 
775-223-3445
Travel Method: 
SkisSnowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
Hanne
859-2754
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: 
1.25 inches water and 4 in snow in last 24 hoursw
Forecast Confidence: 
High
Other Environmental Hazards: 
wind
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
additional snow/wind
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
evidence of wind slabs and storm snow accumulation. Loose wet below treeline?
Terrain Choice: 
Visibility will be poor. Taking standard tour to Old ski bowl and up along treeline, near Green Butte.
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
Visibility will be poor. Taking standard tour to Old ski bowl and up along treeline, near Green Butte.
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
standard measures
Strategic Mindset: 
Assessment