Front Range

Avalanche

Anonymous · Feb 1, 2017 · Front Range

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Weather

Clear, warm with NW winds. Aspect 190 35* slope 11,890 ft

Snowpack

Snow was firm and crusty on surface. Recent wind loaded areas were observed. Aspect 190 35* slope 11,890 ft

Avalanche

Avalanche was triggered by first skier. apx. 100 meter wide crown with apx. 15 - 30 cm slab. Slide path ran out apx 250 meters. Skier skied off slab, was uninjured and not burried. Aspect 190 35* slope 11,890 ft