Lumberton extended column test

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alex_beek · Feb 28, 2026 · Moyie

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Snowpack

Depth
180
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
E
Test Fracture
sudden
Site Elevation
2100
Test Failure Depth
80
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Whumpfing Observed
1

Did an extended column test on a slop that we were thinking of skiing. Got a sudden planar result at 8 from the elbow on the January dry spell layer about 80cm down. Our group decided not to ski this slope and stuck to safer terrain.