Front Range

Avalanche

Anonymous · Mar 21, 2016 · Front Range

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Weather

CLR Skies Temp. in the mid 20's light winds below treeline, Moderate above w/ clear signs of transport off the divide. skied from 11,300 to 10,200 below treeline ENE aspect

Snowpack

40+ inches of storm snow beginning to consolidate No signs of instability other than soft slab sluffing in isolated areas (skier triggered) on aspect skied

Avalanche

NE aspect starting at 11900ft undercutting a large cornice 45 degree slope angle (calculated using hillmap) running approximately 600+ ft At least 500 ft wide VERY large crown,