Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Danika Gilbert · Mar 5, 2014 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Niagara Gulch ridgeline above Ophir (west through south through west aspect), from 9700'-12,200', Broken to Overcast skies (10am - 3:30pm), NO ppt, Light to Moderate SW winds

Avalanche

Western facing aspect 11,600' to 10,900' in Niagara Gulch, Ophir area ~ 600' wide, ran 1200' triggered from ~700 remotely when we experienced a major collapse (heard collapse and then shortly later an explosive sound when slide released). 2pm