Bow Summit

Quick report

esmeadows · Feb 8, 2025 · Glacier

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, cold, windy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes
Stayed Away
convexSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
crusty, hard, powder, windAffected

Overcast in morning until 12 pm, then sun appeared afternoon. More clouds later after sun went behind the mountain. Wind picked up after 2 pm.

Weather

Avg Temp
-14
Wind Speed
windSpeedLight
Sky Condition
brokenClouds
Wind Direction
N
Temperature Trend
steady
Precipitation Type
none

Snowpack

Depth
100
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
E
Site Elevation
2200
Ski Penetration
30
Test Initiation
none
Foot Penetration
100
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
crust, facets

Performed exercise to build snow shelters as part of training course. No specific tests for fracture were performed. Excavation revealed no base, deep unconsolidated snowpack.