Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Austen Beason ยท Jan 26, 2020

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Snowpack

~12,500, East to Southeast aspect. Variable depth 0-<200 cm, wind affected snowpack with patches of surface melt freeze crust ~3 cm thick, near surface facets just below 1-3 mm and up to 30 cm thick layer, stiff and consolidated below. Recycled pow and facet surfing below tree line.

Avalanche

Natural Wind Slab at tree line on East aspect. D2-R2-N-I. Point release off of steep rocks/cliffs on East aspect.