Pulpit Knob S Face

Snowpack

Brett G · Feb 21, 2021 · East Side 93N

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Quick report

Weather
warm, cloudy, stormy, windy
Ride Type
steepSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
convexSlopes, alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
powder

20cm fresh snow that sloughed easily on rolls and steep features.

Weather

Avg Temp
-4
Wind Speed
windSpeedStrong
Blowing Snow
intense
Sky Condition
overcast
Snowfall Rate
1
Wind Direction
S
Temperature Trend
steady
Precipitation Type
snow

Strong winds were filling in tracks near ridge tops. During the drive home we saw 6 avalanches on the N Face of mount Rundle at around 5:30pm.

Snowpack

Depth
20
Obs Type
summary
Site Aspect
S
Site Elevation
2300
Ski Penetration
30
Site Elevation Band
btl
Surface Conditions
newSnow

At about 2300m the new snow slid easily on a bed of facets.