Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Gabe Bram · Jan 28, 2019 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

E. ridge of Quandary 12,000' OVC - snowing Strong NW wind Intense blowing snow, loading S/SE/E aspects

Snowpack

- Test pit at (39.39127, -106.07086) on E. ridge of Quandary - SE (133N) aspect - 11,677' CTM 13 SP at 27cm from surface (wind slab ?) CTM 15 SP at 44cm from surface CTM 20 BRK at 87cm from surface (persistent weak layer) facets starting to round, facets with necks

Avalanche

No avalanches observed today, but loud whumpfing about every 10 mins on ascent (9:15am - 11:15am)