Observation Date
5/22/2015
Observer Name
C Konopa
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Gobblers Knob
Location Name or Route
Bowman trail under the NW face of Gobblers
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow was damp but we were able to kick steps into it. Some postholing.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
We first heard a collapse just above Baker Spring while following some moose tracks. At the time, we didn't think it could be a collapse. My partner heard a second one after getting into the bowl, but there wasn't much snow there. Just before getting to the more open snow covered riskier slopes, we both heard and felt a third collapse. At that point we discussed the situation and turned around and hiked back down the Bowman trail. We never saw anything slide, nor did we want to.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,100'
Comments
About elevation 9100 on the Bowman Trail.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates