Front Range

Avalanche

Jake Gaventa · Dec 30, 2021 · Front Range

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Weather

Observed from 0830-1300. Generally OVC with periods of S-1+. Light winds (!) from the W with the occasional moderate gust.

Snowpack

The area we toured in, I observed as dry on 12/6. HS ranging from 100cm ATL to 40cm BTL and near the trailhead. We observed extensive cracks propagating vigorously across connected terrain. Failure approximately 45cm down. Many features whomped multiple time.

Avalanche

E aspect, BTL (9,800) R1-D1-N