Storm Ride

Quick report

tyrel.musil · Dec 22, 2019 · Elkford East

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Quick report

Weather
stormy, warm
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, denseTrees, openTrees
Riding Quality
amazing
Snow Conditions
heavy, deepPowder

Pretty irrelevant now but here are some observations from immediately after the storm. 80-100 cm fresh snow at 1800 m. Huge shooting cracks opening up everywhere. Sunny aspect cut banks appeared to be sliding on ground, only snow was the new storm snow. Probed 125 cm new snow on top of crusts and facets at 2000 m. Probed 140 cm new snow and 205 cm total at 2200 m. Boot penetration waste to armpits. Unreal day.