Gunnison

Avalanche

Ben Pritchett · Feb 8, 2018 · Gunnison

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Weather

Blustery. Above freezing in the valley floors, just below freezing up high. Efficient transport late morning through early afternoon.

Avalanche

Several wind slab avalanches observed: Gothic Mtn, West Face. Natural D2 off SW aspect, 12,200'. Purple Mtn, East Face. Natural D2 off SE aspect, 12,600'. Mt. Baldy, East FAce. Skier triggered D1 off E aspect, 12,400'.