Observation: Wolverine

Observation Date

4/12/2013

Observer Name

Skier

Region

Salt Lake

Location Name or Route

Granny Chute, Wolverine

Weather

Sky

Clear

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

New Snow Density

Medium

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

Patchy consolidated & wind blown pow, could feel old crust in spots

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Collapsing

Red Flags Comments

Huge whoomph after kicking down half way up (skinning). Echoed around the cirque. Sizeable drift along the north wall.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Problem #1 Comments

Felt like the whole thing could have went and I dodged a bullet. I evac'd.

Comments

Couple hours later I saw a booter and ski tracks from the top. Playing with fire (wind?).