Emerald cornice / wind slab conditions

Quick report

ortlieb101 · Dec 27, 2021 · Waterton Lakes

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Weather
cold, sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes
Snow Conditions
powder

Snowpack

Dropped a large pice of cornice (Motorcycle size) at ridge top onto the potently wind loaded E/SE face of emerald with no results but entrainment. Skiing was great. Snowpack is right side up with 30 cm of blower on top. Cornice was stubborn - un-reactive. Don’t worry I used a rope…

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