Slocan @ 1800m

Snowpack

corycoryh · Dec 20, 2020 · Valhalla

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Snowpack

Sled Penetration
30
Cracking Observed
1
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow, crust
Whumpfing Observed
1
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
crust

Slab fracture from sled up track above road cut. Approx 1800m, north ish aspect. Broke along melt freeze/rain crust (which is well bonded to upper snow pack) that sits approx 30cm down. Lots of whomping and settling. No other noted signs of movement but stayed on mellow terrain.