Field Report
Aspen - CO
2025/03/25
Backcountry Area: Aspen
Author: Dylan Craaybeek
Organization: Forecaster, CAIC
Report Information
CAIC Notes
Aerial avalanche observation thanks to EcoFlight
Area Description
Elk Mountains
Avalanches
Saw an avalanche
A very large avalanche in Conundrum Creek from the last few days, several large avalanches along Hell-roaring ridge from the past week, a large avalanche in Avalanche Creek, a large avalanche estimated to be snowmobiler-triggered in Avalanche Creek, a new Wet Slab avalanche near Cathedral Peak, and better views of the avalanche incident on Monument Peak from yesterday.
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Date | # | Elev | Asp | Type | Trig | SizeR | SizeD | Problem Type | Location |
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03/24/2025
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1 | >TL | E | WS | N | R2 | D2 | Wet Slab |
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Date and Time
03/24/2025 -
12:00pm
(estimated)
Location
39.037
-106.854
Area Description
Cathedral Peak near the Black Pearl couloir
Avalanche Comments
pulled out of steep, cliffy terrain |
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03/22/2025
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1 | >TL | NE | SS | N | R2 | D2.5 |
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Date and Time
03/22/2025 -
12:00pm
(estimated)
Location
39.16
-107.177
Area Description
north of Hawk Peak |
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03/24/2025
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1 | >TL | NE | SS | N | R3 | D3 | Persistent Slab |
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Date and Time
03/24/2025 -
12:00pm
(estimated)
Location
39.052
-106.895
Area Description
Near Hunter and Keefe Peak above Conundrum Creek |
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03/22/2025
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2 | >TL | E | SS | N | R2 | D2 | Wind Slab |
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Date and Time
03/22/2025 -
12:00pm
(estimated)
Location
39.151
-107.176
Area Description
Hell Roaring Ridge |
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03/23/2025
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1 | >TL | E | SS | AU | R2 | D1.5 |
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Date and Time
03/23/2025 -
12:00pm
(estimated)
Location
39.13
-107.168
Area Description
near Hawk Peak in Avalanche Creek
Avalanche Comments
Likely snowmobile triggered |
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