Van Horlick FSR

Snowpack

ericclements1992 · Feb 19, 2020 · Duffey

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Quick report

Weather
sunny, cold
Ride Type
sunnySlopes, openTrees, alpineSlopes, cutBlocks, convexSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
amazing
Snow Conditions
powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionTemp

Snowpack

Depth
240
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
SE
Test Fracture
resistant
Site Elevation
2150
Ski Penetration
17
Test Initiation
moderate
Foot Penetration
55
Test Failure Depth
40
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
surfaceHoar, facets
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
surfaceHoar, facets

Generally very stable, Cornice triggered a 55 degree N facing alpine chute gernerating a sz1.5 LD. tested on solar slopes CTM12 PC dn 40, ECT NR, PST dn 120 NO RESULT. Hand sheared dn 120 with results.