Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Josh Vincent · Mar 7, 2016 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

S1 @ times turning sunny

Snowpack

Approx 25 cm storm snow on some dust in places

Avalanche

Triggered slide north west facing small slope below skin track. Crown approx 20-30cm all storm snow. Lots of propagation when I stepped on top of ridge. Next step caused release. Lots of areas alongside skintrack where similar slope exists. Not much danger to Sam's proper, however proves snow has not bonded well. Slide started on slight convex roll with trees in start zone. Possible windloaded pocket.