Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Bruce Hodgkins · Feb 19, 2022 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Clear, moderate winds, variable in direction.

Avalanche

R2 D1, 12,000', East Aspect. No Surprise here, Wind Loading plus 2/16 new snow adding to wind slab that ran on facets formed during prior 2 week dry spell. Weak interface, touchy, slope was mid 30 degrees.