Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Erik Rieger · Dec 22, 2015 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Overcast and around freezing temps.

Snowpack

North aspect, around 10,500'.

Avalanche

Audible crack, followed by large, heavy release above the Ribbon, midday on 12/21. It ran for nearly 3 minutes. It also slid on two climbers the day prior (luckily they survived without injuries).