AST1 at Keefer Lake

Quick report

John Janmaat · Dec 12, 2021 · Whatshan

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Quick report

Weather
cold
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
powder

AST1 East of Keefer Lake Lodge. Never took skins off, so no real skiing. Day was cool, light wind, mostly sunny. About 10cm of new snow.

Snowpack

Thin crust about 25cm below surface. Four thick crust layers starting about 30cm down, top, thickest, up to 5cm thick. Three below 1-2 cm thick, separated by ~1 cm of snow. Facet layer below lowest. CTE 6, 25cm down (thin crust), resistant planer. CTM 12, 85cm down (ground), sudden collapse on facets above ground.