Keeping it mellow

Quick report

Kiewater ยท Feb 14, 2026

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Quick report

Weather
warm, cloudy, sunny
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
steepSlopes, convexSlopes, alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
amazing
Snow Conditions
deepPowder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSound

Weather

Avg Temp
-4
Wind Speed
windSpeedCalm
Sky Condition
scatteredClouds
Precipitation Type
snow

Snowpack

Depth
260
Obs Type
summary
Site Aspect
NE
Test Fracture
sudden
Site Elevation
1950
Test Initiation
easy
Cracking Observed
1
Test Failure Depth
30
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Whumpfing Observed
1
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
surfaceHoar

2108m NE asp CT5 on SH down 30 CT16 MF 3cm breakable down 45 CT22 on well preserved large SH down 60 (Jan 29) All SP results RB2 (WB) down 20 on SH Each additional step saw whole block release at 45 then 60. Lots of settlements and shooting cracks.