Field Report
Sawatch - CO
2025/04/08
Backcountry Area: Sawatch
Author: Will Barrett
Organization: Forecaster, CAIC
Report Information
Observation Summary
Wet, sun affected snow on all aspects at 11,000'. There was recent loose wet avalanche activity in the area that most likely occurred in the afternoon of 4/7.
Area Description
Central Sawatch zone near Independence Pass, below tree line.
Route Description
I skied up HWY 82 beyond the seasonal closure to the base of Beeler Grade.
Avalanches
Saw an avalanche
I saw two small (D1) loose wet avalanches on east facing, steep, rocky terrain below tree line.
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Date | # | Elev | Asp | Type | Trig | SizeR | SizeD | Problem Type | Location |
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04/07/2025
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2 | <TL | E | WL | N | R1 | D1 | Loose Wet |
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Date and Time
04/07/2025 -
12:00pm
(estimated)
Location
39.111
-106.547
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04/07/2025
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1 | <TL | E | WL | N | R1 | D1 | Loose Wet |
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Date and Time
04/07/2025 -
12:00pm
(estimated)
Location
39.104
-106.55
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Snowpack
The snow surface was wet by 11:00 AM but still supportive.
Weather
Very warm and clear with strong sunshine.