Deep storm skiing

Quick report

Leisonlife · Jan 7, 2026 · Glacier

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Quick report

Weather
cold
Ride Type
openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
amazing
Snow Conditions
deepPowder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow

Great skiing with deep, dry snow. The probe went down easily for the first 150cm without feeling any crust layers. Resistant fracture on hard compression test about 50 cm down. No noticeable avalanches down the valley.

Snowpack

Depth
260
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
E
Test Fracture
resistant
Site Elevation
1600
Ski Penetration
50
Test Initiation
hard
Foot Penetration
80
Test Failure Depth
55
Site Elevation Band
btl
Surface Conditions
newSnow