Aspen

Avalanche

blase reardon · Jan 30, 2018 · Aspen

Few clouds, mild temps. Some gusty winds, w a few snow brief plumes on ridges. HS 110 cm NE, 10,500 ft.

Faceting recent snow (1/26) over midpack slab, with soft, basal facets or depth hoar at the ground. Melt-freeze crusts on SE-facing slopes.

Found debris and crowns from more natural avalanches on N-NE facing slopes during January cycle. No triggered facet sluffing.