Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Luke LaFemina · Dec 14, 2018 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Clear, Breezy

Snowpack

Wind affected on basal facets. NNW 12400’

Avalanche

12,300’ first rider sent a crack shooting in slightly steeper terrain. Second rider went down the ridge to less steep terrain. Second turn in the slab broke loose, rider traversed out and made it safety in high shoulder while slide passed down into the gully.