East peak

Quick report

gnewall4 · Dec 29, 2024 · South Okanagan

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes
Stayed Away
steepSlopes
Riding Quality
ok
Snow Conditions
crusty, powder, windAffected

Wind slab present on north and north east slopes.

Snowpack

Depth
205
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
NE
Test Fracture
sudden
Site Elevation
2150
Test Initiation
easy
Test Failure Depth
20
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
variable
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
crust

CTE5, down 20cm, sudden planar. Wind slab layer (pictured). CTM12, down 35cm, resistant planar CTH23, down 115cm, resistant planar. Crust, possibly topped by facets.