Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Ryan Gilbane · Jan 15, 2021 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Coon Hill - 6:30 AM start, overcast & light snow. Winds 15-30 mph. Temp 15 degrees.

Snowpack

Windslabby, punchy down to a layer of facets. No pit dug.

Avalanche

Observed a natural avalanche that slid the night before. Avalanche occurred on a SE facing slope at 11,800'. Area was Coon Hill.