Field Report

Front Range - CO

2025/04/10
Lat: 40.312, Lon: -105.677
Backcountry Area: Front Range
Author: Evan Christie

Report Information

Observation Summary

Very firm wind slab in Dragontail Couloir entry. Dug and found loose facet layer underneath slab. Hitting the top of the slab with hand caused noticeable collapse around the point of impact. Wind slab did not warm up nearly as much as other less wind affected slopes, despite DTail’s SE aspect.

Route Description

From Bear Lake TH, up Flattop Mountain Trail, top of Dragontail Couloir.

Snowpack

Cracking: Minor
Collapsing: Minor

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