Front Range

Avalanche

Tara Vessella · Dec 4, 2019 · Front Range

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Weather

Partly cloudy skies. Temps 20-30F between 9,000-10,000ft. Light SW winds.

Avalanche

Looker left half of upper Ptarmigan Glacier proper, NE aspect. Seen from 3M curve below Deer Ridge junction on Trail Ridge Road with binoculars. Occurred within the last 72hrs. Trigger appeared to be a large leeward facing cornice ~12,000ft. Debris stopped mid path. NC-R2-D2.