Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Anonymous · Mar 26, 2016 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

scattered snows showers moderate winds out of the West

Snowpack

northeast at tree line 11,500'-ish

Avalanche

east facing slope under a cornice broke on 3rd turn. skier was on a flat section but got dragged down a steep north facing feature avalanche stopped on a bench about 300' below. airbag deployed, skier not buried or injuried.