BC Zone Observation Report
Friday, March 6, 2020 at 12:00 AM
Front Range
Details
Date:
2020/03/06
Observer:
Reyo Tapley
Organization:
Public
Location
BC Zone:
Front Range
Area Description:
Berthoud pass west side, open area below ditch next to “flume”,
Weather
Weather Description:
Sunny, ~30 degrees F, 11,300, NE aspect, 1:20 pm
Avalanches
Avalanche Description:
Wind slab broke ~15 ft wide and ran ~ 75 ft down, snowboarder triggered, not caught Had trouble getting a close picture, but zoomed image shows skiers right edge of debris in sunlight near rocks/trees, red line shows descent through the slope when it broke. Broke very shallow (6 in or less) no propogation
Date
Location/Path
#
Elev
Asp
Type
Trig
SizeR
SizeD
2020/03/06
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Berthoud Pass west side
1
NE
SS
AR / u
R1
D1
Date:
2020/03/06 (Estimated)
Observer:
Reyo Tapley
Organization:
Public
Landmark:
Berthoud Pass west side
Media
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