Gorman Lake (N slopes above summer parking)

Snowpack

zberms · Nov 21, 2016 · Dogtooth

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Weather
foggy, warm, cloudy
Ride Type
openTrees, steepSlopes, alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
wet, powder

Snowpack

Depth
135
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
N
Test Fracture
unevenBreak
Site Elevation
2133
Test Initiation
hard
Test Failure Depth
40
Site Elevation Band
alp
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
stormSnow, crust

STH Q3 BRK CTH Q3 BRK down 40 x 2 at interface of Nov 13 crust. Crust in this location is not well defined and irregular. Snowpack beneath crust is 1F/P hardness and well-consolidated. No layers of concern in this pit.