Rohr

Quick report

vienmnguyen · Mar 20, 2021 · Cariboos

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, windy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, openTrees
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
crusty, powder, windAffected

Summited Rohr and descended a northerly slope from after traversing west across the ridge. Dug a pit before descending. Giant cornices over N aspects all along the majority of the ridge. Conditions highly variable with a mix of wind scoured slopes (S & W of many features i.e. ridgelines), wind slab (N & W aspects), and powder on crust (S aspects). Terrible visibility and flat light in the alpine all day making navigation difficult with the occasional rare break in the clouds/fog; visibility at treeline and below much better.

Weather

Predominantly moderate westerly wind in the valley above treeline. Strong northerly winds at ridgeline. Lots of snow blowing around. Fog starting at 1900m with occasional breaks with the sun peeking through.

Snowpack

180cm pit dug on lee side of a ridgeine wind lip on 35 deg slope CT5 RP 15cm CT11 RP 35cm Fractures highly resistant to sliding. Appears to be well bonded. 15cm Fist 20cm 4F 10cm P/K 30cm 1F 90cm P/K

Avalanche

Old wet avalanche debris on southern aspect

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