Bald Hills Compression Test
Quick reportgerunj · Jan 28, 2024 · Maligne
Snowpack
- Depth
- 85
- Obs Type
- point
- Site Aspect
- NE
- Test Fracture
- sudden
- Site Elevation
- 2200
- Ski Penetration
- 35
- Test Initiation
- moderate
- Foot Penetration
- 60
- Test Failure Depth
- 85
- Site Elevation Band
- tln
- Surface Conditions
- newSnow
- Whumpfing Observed
- 1
- Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
- facets, crust, depthHoar
Compression test on NE facing aspect, 35-deg slope at upper tree line. Sudden ‘drop’ failure at ground level on deep persistent layer on CT-20. 25cm persistent slab on ice crust noted when preparing column, but no failures observed on this layer.