Field Report
Gunnison - CO
2025/06/12
Backcountry Area: Gunnison
Author: Ben Pritchett
Organization: Forecaster, CAIC
Report Information
Observation Summary
Saw several large recent cornice falls, along with miles of sagging/overhanging cornices along various peaks in the West Elk Mountains, many above slopes with no snow cover.
Area Description
West Elk Mountains
Route Description
Ohio Pass
Avalanche
Saw an avalanche
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Date | # | Elev | Asp | Type | Trig | SizeR | SizeD | Problem Type | Location |
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06/05/2025
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5 | >TL | E | C | N | R1 | D2 | Cornice Fall |
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Date and Time
06/05/2025 -
12:00pm
(estimated)
Location
38.745
-107.206
Area Description
Ridgeline south of Storm Pass, north of West Elk Peak |
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Weather
Overcast with passing rain showers.