Red Coon Glades

CB Avalanche Center2018-19 Observations

Location: Kebler Pass Area
Date of Observation: 12/05/2018
Name: Ian HAVLICK

Subject: Red Coon Glades
Aspect: South East, South
Elevation: 9,000-11,500

Avalanches:

Av: no avalanches observed.

Weather: Travelled to ~11,500ft. WX: Overcast whole day, surprisingly calm conditions BTL, temperatures mid 20s, Blustery ridgetop winds, did not see blowing snow on tour.
Snowpack: SPx: Several big collapses, a few shooting cracks extending down into basal facets (65cm), 4F midpack, 40cm thick. S aspect, NTL, open gladed. Boot pen did not penetrate ground. Snowpacks varies greatly with elevation.

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