Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Ashley Klassen · Dec 29, 2018 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Little to no wind, clear skies. High of 10F. East aspect. 11,000ft.

Snowpack

Consolidated slab over 5-7 inches of depth hoar.

Avalanche

Remote trigger. 100 feet from skin track. Observed to be steepest part of the slope at 37 degrees. 3 foot crown. 120 feet wide. Shooting cracks observed on convexities above and below the slide path.