Gunnison

Avalanche

Zach Guy · Dec 26, 2013 · Gunnison

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Weather

Clear building to scattered. Light NW wind, no transport.

Snowpack

Below treeline on southerlies, there is ~6" of settled powder on Dec 19th MFcr. Surfaces were starting to crust. As we reached treeline, we found 12" of 4F slab over Dec 19th windboard. Investigated the Red Lady crown. See profile and pictures.

Avalanche

Red Lady slide, failed 12/24/2013 on Dec 3rd facet layer. SE aspect above treeline. Crown averaged 40-60 cm deep. SS-N-R2-D2.5-O