Wawa Ridge

Quick report

christian.macdonald · Nov 28, 2023 · Sunshine

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Quick report

Weather
warm, sunny
Ride Type
mellowSlopes
Stayed Away
steepSlopes, convexSlopes
Riding Quality
ok
Snow Conditions
powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSound

Skinned to ridge top for some fitness and to shake off the early season rust. Skied the mellow slope on skiers right of the main bowl, some good turns to be had but the rocks remind you they’re still there every couple of turns. “Skied” the backdoor drainage back to the resort, not recommended…

Weather

Avg Temp
-3
Wind Speed
windSpeedLight
Sky Condition
clear
Wind Direction
SE
Temperature Trend
steady
Precipitation Type
none

Snowpack

Depth
48
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
SE
Test Fracture
sudden
Site Elevation
2360
Test Initiation
moderate
Foot Penetration
48
Cracking Observed
1
Test Failure Depth
38
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
surfaceHoar
Whumpfing Observed
1
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
depthHoar

Dug a test pit on the approach to the ridge. ECTP20 down 38cm on 3mm basal DH.