Gunnison

Avalanche

Ben Pritchett · Jan 1, 2020 · Gunnison

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Weather

Clear and cold. No wind perceived.

Snowpack

11,080 NNE- HS 110cm Ski Pen 20cm Boot Pen 60cm ECTX. Propagated on 31 (Hail Mary) down 80cm on large grained facets Protected slope in trees still holding supportive mid pack. Skied without issue today, but would not trust the snowpack after a significant loading event.

Avalanche

Minor surface sloughing in steeper terrain as we descended