Evening Ridge area

Quick report

c.dierker · Dec 1, 2024 · North Rockies

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Quick report

Weather
sunny, warm
Ride Type
convexSlopes, openTrees, steepSlopes, sunnySlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
heavy, powder

Solar effect was present on the ride after 10:30, especially 1700m and below. We sought shaded trees to maintain better snow quality at the end of the day.

Weather

Sky Condition
clear
Precipitation Type
none

Snowpack

Depth
120
Obs Type
summary
Site Aspect
SW
Test Fracture
resistant
Site Elevation
2060
Ski Penetration
15
Test Initiation
hard
Foot Penetration
30
Test Failure Depth
55
Site Elevation Band
btl
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
surfaceHoar

Great snowpack density. Super fluid from fist at the top to pencil at the bottom. The only layer of note SH gave a result of CTH26 down 55. It appeared to be breaking down as well.