Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Richard Peterson-Cremer · Nov 23, 2015 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Clear, high of 35, temps quickly after 2pm

Snowpack

30-60cm in trees varying on aspect. Breaking trail through 4"-10" fresh, heavy snow. Some cracking higher towards TL.

Avalanche

Large complex of avalanches ran on ESE aspects on E face of Red Peak. Appears that something triggered up high, ran long and undercut other slopes that ran nearly full track down below TL. Unclear how deep. Est. D1.5 R3. Crown begins at 11,5, runs down NW ridge to 11k. Debris likely down to 10,5k.