Aspen
AvalancheKelli Rohrig · Mar 4, 2018 · Aspen
Weather
Blue bird at 9.30, temps dropped significantly at 13.30. Localized swirling winds all day. s-1 at trailhead @ 15.30, snow intensity increased as we descended the road back to Aspen.
Snowpack
11,400' east- HS 120cm No remarkable failures in pit, 60 cm large grain facets topped with 4f/f Drainage to trailhead was difficult to manage warm mank
Avalanche
2 x loose wet R1 D1, natural, on west above Elk Mountain Lodge 1 x R4 D1.5, natural, NE below unnamed 11,900' peak Collapse in lower meadow on egress in drainage