Front Range

Avalanche

Anonymous · Nov 28, 2022 · Front Range

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Weather

Jones Pass Saddle 12,500’ E facing Windy from West transporting and depositing snow on E side of ridge.

Snowpack

Windslab lying on several weakening layers from recent warming. Persistent slab has come back into play.

Avalanche

Triggered a pocket of slab that stepped down through layers. Initial pocket was 6” the step down was over 18”. Slide was about 100’ wide and ran about 150’. I was carried about 30’ but able to stand up and ski out.