Front Range

Avalanche

Mike Dugan · Mar 13, 2017 · Front Range

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Weather

15-20F, Windy 40-50mph+ gusts, night time, wind from the NW, approximately 12200ft elevation

Snowpack

1-2 inches of fresh powder on top of hard pack powder

Avalanche

Mini avalanche, only ran approximately 20 ft down 40 ft wide, 1 skier caught and right leg buried, dug out boot and ski in 1 minute. Avalanche was on an East facing slope, cornice collapse, approximate elevation 12200ft.