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Old ski bowl with josef

Submitted by akiefer on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 11:24am
Field Work Date: 
Saturday, April 7, 2018 - 11:15am
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Nick Meyers
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Andrew Kiefer
Trip Member Phone Number: 
Travel Method: 
Snowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
Nick Meyers
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: 
Normal Caution
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
2.36 inches of water in the past 24 hours, several inches of water in the past 72 hours. rain up to 10k
Forecast Confidence: 
Low
Other Environmental Hazards: 
rain, low visibility
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
josef first time on snowmobile
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
define rain/snow line, define HST, observe settlement, melting snow, see if wind loading has occurred
Terrain Choice: 
7-10k
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
bunny - osb 9.5k on sleds
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
radio, cell, partner
Strategic Mindset: 
Assessment