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A quick update
A small, deep pocket that pulled out during the storm last week. I didn’t see quite as much widespread carnage as I had hoped for but there was enough to whet my appetite for more. The next storm looks pretty weak but it is knocking on the door as the first few snowflakes have started [… Read More]
First Avalanche of the year
Nothing helps students understand the power and dynamics of an avalanche, than actually seeing one in motion. We got fortunate this afternoon as we wrapped up our field session at Alta that a perfect opportunity presented itself. I was able to walk out into a small pocket and trigger this little guy. Nothing too dangerous [… Read More]
First course of the season off and running
Well its a small but brave crew that headed out into the field with me today for the first AAI course of the season. The travel route was up into Grizzly Gulch via the Albion Road. A few hours spent learning basic transceiver, probing and shovel skills. After a quick bite, we wandered up to [… Read More]
Early Season Snowpack :(
Did some poking around on the PC Ridgeline last Friday, the snow pack is very similar to last fall. Moist Warm snow on the ground covered by colder snow with a stout 1-1.5″ crust on top. Near Surface Facets are forming under the crust and graupel has pooled in places. With the next storm knocking [… Read More]
