Front Range

Avalanche

Ian Fowler · Jan 25, 2017 · Front Range

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Weather

Cold Mod W wind intense Blowing snow.

Snowpack

Snow over 3 meters deep. No surface Hoar noted in sheltered N aspect at treeline. Weak layer of Graupel and old precip particles around 50cm down. CTH x2 at this layer and ECTX.

Avalanche

10,200ft North Sheltered aspect Otis Redding Couloir. 40*. SS R2 D1 Old snow new snow interface. Intentionally Skier triggered on a ski cut.