Retallack - Reco area

Snowpack

William Giasson · Jan 31, 2022 · Retallack

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Quick report

Weather
stormy, windy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, cutBlocks, denseTrees
Stayed Away
convexSlopes, alpineSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
amazing
Snow Conditions
deepPowder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow

Snowpack

Depth
240
Site Aspect
N
Test Fracture
sudden
Ski Penetration
30
Test Failure Depth
55
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
surfaceHoar

Dug a pit at 1985m on our way to Reco Mtn. ECT 21 collapse 55cm deep on surface hoar, slope was about 25 degrees. Amazing skiing conditions on Monday, no signs of instability while riding. Went back in the area on Tuesday with an extra 15-20cm of new snow. Few cracking while setting the skin track. Amazing deep day of skiing with conservative terrain choice. Total of about 45cm of new snow at 2000m by tuesday late afternoon.