Crowsnest pass 7 sisters mtn

Quick report

Snow Conditions

heavy

Snowpack

Depth

60

Obs Type

summary

Site Aspect

NW

Test Fracture

sudden

Test Initiation

moderate

Foot Penetration

25

Cracking Observed

1

Test Failure Depth

20

Site Elevation Band

alp

Surface Conditions

facets, crust

Test Failure Layer Crystal Types

facets

Ice climbing post: Ice is deteriorating quickly and no longer recommended until temps drop for an extensive period. Noted and observed were small slab releases (20cm deep) on the north aspects. All other aspects of the snow pack have become isothermic. Snow pack was approx 25cm deep with some wind deposits up to 80cm deep. These deposits were very unstable with fracture lines occuring when loaded.