Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Evan Stone · Jan 12, 2022 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

WNW Face of Bonita Peak WNW 12,200'

Snowpack

165cm snow depth @11,100', bottom ~40cm to ground are large grained facets

Avalanche

WNW Face of Bonita Peak 12,200' HS-ASr-R4-D2-G Remotely triggered a wind slab from about 250 feet away, crown broke approximately 4 feet deep, stepped down into the November facet layer and slide to ground. Approximately 150 feet wide and ran about 1100 vertical feet.