East Encore Ridge

Quick report

avysense · Mar 1, 2024 · Spearhead

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Snowpack

Depth
160
Obs Type
summary
Site Aspect
NE
Test Fracture
sudden
Site Elevation
1650
Ski Penetration
70
Test Initiation
veryEasy
Foot Penetration
100
Test Failure Depth
95
Site Elevation Band
tln, btl
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Whumpfing Observed
1
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
facets

1600m and up, significant whumpfing and collapses. Isolated columns releasing sudden collapse on isolation. Facet layer beneath recent 110+ storm snow is the culprit. No recent avies observed, but limited terrain observed due to heavy trailbreaking...