Northern San Juan

Avalanche

John Collis · Feb 15, 2016 · Northern San Juan

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Avalanche

Observed fresh debris from recent wet slab avalanche on SW-facing slope below Ulysses S. Grant peak. Starting zone @ 12,500 feet on a 47-degree slope. Size appeared R3/D3, and the slide appeared to step down to a deeper weakness high in the path. Triggered naturally within the last 48 hours most likely due to the warm temps and abundant sun this week.