Mt Washington backcountry

Quick report

Weather

sunny, warm

Riding Quality

terrible

Snow Conditions

crusty

Island Alpine Guides AST1 field day in the Mt Washington backcountry in terrain North of the Sunrise chair. The crust doth persist. IAG operates at Mt Washington and on adjacent private lands under agreements with the land owners.

Weather

Sky Condition

clear

Snowpack

Depth

115

Obs Type

summary

Site Aspect

N

Test Fracture

resistant

Site Elevation

1400

Test Initiation

moderate

Test Failure Depth

15

Site Elevation Band

tln

Surface Conditions

crust

Test Failure Layer Crystal Types

facets

Moderate compression test results (CTM18) on facetted grains within a crust complex in the top 30cm. Well settled snowpack below.