Hbm snowpack observations

Quick report

derekwillmott · Feb 28, 2024 · Purcells

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Observation photo 1

Snowpack

Depth
120
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
S
Test Fracture
resistant
Site Elevation
1560
Ski Penetration
13
Test Initiation
easy
Foot Penetration
53
Test Failure Depth
25
Site Elevation Band
btl
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
crust

School group dug a pretty good pit below treeline north of cabin colony. See photo. CTE7 in mixed crusts about 25 cm down. A rudimentary rutschblock also failed there at stage 1.