5 Miles, blackqueen area

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summitmountainguides · Dec 17, 2018 · North Rockies

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Weather
stormy, windy, cloudy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, denseTrees, steepSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
convexSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
crusty, powder

Test profile at 2180m on SE aspect in Blackqueen area. Mid November surface hoar layer (3-6mm) is 70cm down and is main concern. Snowpack test producing variable shear results on this layer in the moderate to hard range. Some shears breaking suddenly while others are more resistant in character.