Double Knob Traverse

Quick report

Thom Jordan · Mar 1, 2019 · Spray - KLakes

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Quick report

Weather
cold, windy, cloudy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, steepSlopes, openTrees
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
crusty, windAffected, powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSound

Completed Double Knob traverse. Cold, windy, and low visibility throughout the day. Strong winds from north and variable snow conditions in alpine. Multiple pits on south aspect of Purple Knob with varied results. CT3 at 20cm down on storm snow interface, CT20 at 50cm (RP) on firm crust, and no results on ECT. 33 degree slope at 2300m