Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Bryce Hardin · Feb 1, 2020 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Overcast, high winds from North at 13000', generally northwest aspect, Idaho Gulch on Kendall Peak.

Snowpack

Variable, and thin at high elevation both on SW ridge used for ascent and ski descent to NW.

Avalanche

R1D1 wind slab triggered at roughly 12200' on skiers right of Idaho Gulch on SW facing slope. Ran 300-600', crown 10-15cm.