Front Range

Snowpack

Nathan Boyer-Rechlin · Dec 7, 2022 · Front Range

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Snowpack

Snowpack was expectedly wind effected above treeline, ranging from bare to over 1m in depth with a mix of wind board and softer turns. Below treeline was ~60-70cm (estimate) in depth and supportable with ~5" fresh snow on top. I triggered a large collapse with shooting cracks at 11300 ft on a ~27 degree rollover. Also heard collapses along the ridge and one large collapse in the trees on the skin back ~10000 ft.