Vail & Summit County

Snowpack

CAIC Observer ยท Dec 12, 2015

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Snowpack

We skied the Ironing Board off Peak One. 90cm snow depth. Storm slab on top of small sun crust which rested on the persistent slab. Column test: Storm slab failed on old surface layer at five taps from wrist. Persistent slab failed on five taps from shoulder on bed surface. Aspect: SE Elevation: Near treeline