3/27/2024 Field Report - Northern San Juan
Report Information
Observation Summary:
SS-ASu-R2-D2-I NW aspect 40* start zone @ 12,700’ 300’ wide, ran 500’ vertically. 30-40cm deep. Failed on 2mm FC below recent storm snow.
Route Description
Ridgeline between T8 and Richmond Pass
Avalanche
Caught in an avalanche
Skier trigger but was able to ski out of moving debris.
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Date | # | Elev | Asp | Type | Trig | SizeR | SizeD | Problem Type |
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03/27/2024
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1 | >TL | NW | SS | AS/u | R2 | D2 | ||
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Date and Time
03/27/2024 -
12:00am
(estimated)
Start Zone Elevation
12,700 ft
Sliding Surface
I
Weak Layer
Layer
Weak Layer Type
Faceted Crystals
Area Description
Ridgeline between T8 and Richmond Pass |
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Snowpack
Collapsing:
Minor