Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Justin Brown · Jan 2, 2022 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

21F, Sunny, Wind 2-5mph NW

Snowpack

Fresh snow below treeline, wind packed snow above treeline at 11900 feet on the WNW aspect.

Avalanche

Avalanche remote triggered South of the traditional McMillan Peak ascent on the WNW aspect at 11909ft. Remote trigger was 45 yards away and occurred after a very brief period of wumphing. The aspect that slid was a 32 degree slope into a higher degree face (40+). No injuries, no burials after investigation of the below zone.