Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Scott Toepfer · Dec 1, 2022 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Balmy temps, mid 20’s at TL. Mainly clear skies. Strong South & West winds near and above TL. Big banners off peaks at times

Snowpack

Generally faceted with a developing wind slab where winds have not scoured to ground.

Avalanche

One HSNR1D1.5O on a SE aspect about 12,000 feet. Ran ~150 feet vertical. Couple days old. Natives refer to the path as Moby Dick-South side of Peak 10.