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Snowpack

Morgan Boyles · Jan 29, 2021 · Aspen

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Snowpack

Experienced some cracking and subtle woomphs in upper Express Creek. Dug a quick pit at 11,800' on a SE near treeline slope where HS ranged from 70 to 100cm. Ski penetration is 8-10" and boot pen is full. Had very sensitive ECTP 1 down 20cm on a thin sun/wind crust. The crust is faceted and was very brittle and weak. ECT N 21 on lower facet/depth hoar pile.