Field Report

Steamboat & Flat Tops - CO

2025/02/15
Lat: 40.457, Lon: -106.741
Backcountry Area: Steamboat & Flat Tops
Organization: Anonymous

Report Information

Observation Summary

Dead Tree Chute released ~8" deep and ran the length of the chute. All within the storm snow at the density change. The other observed avalanche was a release from a ski track in the lower canyon. This was above the Nostrils just before the opening below Hells Wall. This slab was approximately 20' wide and 12"-15" deep and ran approximatly 30'.

Route Description

Steamboat Ski Area exited Gate 3 through Dead Tree Chute then back into the resort and skiers right above the Nostrils.

Avalanche

Triggered avalanche
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Date # Elev Asp Type Trig SizeR SizeD Problem Type Location
02/15/2025
2 <TL N SS AS R1 D1 Storm Slab

Snowpack

Cracking: Shooting
Collapsing: Minor

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