BC Zone Observation Report
Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Vail & Summit County
Details
Date:
2015/01/17
Observer:
Public
Location
BC Zone:
Vail & Summit County
Avalanches
Avalanche Description:
Skier triggered wind slab avalanche on NE aspect below cornice on Ptarmigan Hill at Vail Pass adjectives to Avy Bowl. 8-10" crown and ran 250 feet horizontally. 35-40 degree slope. Slide did not run out. Aspect: NE Elevation: Above treeline
Date
Location/Path
#
Elev
Asp
Type
Trig
SizeR
SizeD
2015/01/17
†
Vail Pass
1
TL
NE
U
N
Date:
2015/01/17 (Estimated)
Area Description:
Ptarmigan near Av Bowl
Landmark:
Vail Pass
Average Slope Angle:
35 °
Maximum Slope Angle:
40 °
Average Crown:
8 in
Maximum Crown:
10 in
Average Width:
250 ft
2015/01/17
†
10-mile Range
2
U
SE
HS
N
Date:
2015/01/17 (Estimated)
Area Description:
Off west side of Highway 91 between Mayflower & Copper
Landmark:
10-mile Range
Elevation:
12000 ft