Field Report
Gunnison - CO
Report Information
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, two groups of snowmobilers were riding near Kebler Pass. They noticed an avalanche with tracks in the area. They weren't sure if anyone was involved. They used a satellite communication device to call for help before searching the debris field with their avalanche rescue transceivers and avalanche probe poles. A helicopter from Care Flight of the Rockies was dispatched to the scene. The riders determined that nobody from either of the two groups was missing. Crested Butte Mountain Rescue stopped their response. Care Flight of the Rockies captured a few images of avalanches in the area before returning.
Earlier in the day, this group was involved in this Accident. https://avalanche.state.co.us/report/383257ea-dd44-42c6-b51f-39d2fc48c2b9
Kebler Pass
Avalanche
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Date | # | Elev | Asp | Type | Trig | SizeR | SizeD | Problem Type | Location |
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03/08/2025
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1 | <TL | N | SS | AM/u | R2 | D2 | Persistent Slab |
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Date and Time
03/08/2025 -
12:00pm
(known)
Location
38.856
-107.251
Slope Angle
40 degrees
Start Zone Elevation
10,200 ft
Sliding Surface
O
Avg Depth
24 in
Avg Width
80 ft
Avg Vertical Run
300 ft
Weak Layer
Layer
Weak Layer Type
Faceted Crystals
Terminus
BP
Area Description
Schaefer Creek, west of Kebler Pass |
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