Gunnison

Avalanche

Crested Butte Patroller · Jan 7, 2017 · Gunnison

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Weather

Clear, Calm, Cold. 45" new snow last 6 days

Snowpack

12-24" storm snow on wind affected layer. Previous wind events created firm, planar, bed surface.

Avalanche

SS-AS-R3-D2-I. One skier caught, partial burial. Aspect: N Elevation at starting zone: 10,400' Width: 150. Vertical Fall: 100' Slope angle: 35-40 Initiation: 2 2# cover shots thrown with minimal results, first ski cut- no result, second ski cut initiated slide.