Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Tanner Taylor · Feb 18, 2018 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

bluebird day. around 35 degrees.

Snowpack

5-6" of depth hoar under a 2-3" slab. 12500ft, north-northeast facing slope, 35-40+ degree pitch.

Avalanche

natural wind loaded slides. east - northeast facing slopes. ended up skinning up out of bear creek back onto resort due to sketchy conditions. roughly at 12,500ft , 35-40+ degree slope