Field Report

Vail & Summit County - CO

2024/12/29
Lat: 39.547, Lon: -106.194
Backcountry Area: Vail & Summit County
Author: Andy Keck

Report Information

Observation Summary

Myself, along with a team from Apex Mtn School went up to assess wind slab sensitivity at ridge top. We experience multiple collapses and cracks in the storm snow on the ascent (east facing, NTL). We dug in a wind loaded pocket at ridge top and found a very sensitive storm/wind slab. CT8 SC, CT11 SC, ECTP12 all 41cm down. All broke in the thick faceted layer from this past drought.

Route Description

Up towards the ridge south off Uneva Peak, south of Hippie Trees

Snowpack

Cracking: Moderate
Collapsing: Moderate

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