Baldy Rocks West

Quick report

Ben Whitton · Nov 26, 2023 · Kootenay Pass

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, foggy, sunny, warm
Ride Type
denseTrees, mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
steepSlopes, sunnySlopes
Riding Quality
ok
Snow Conditions
crusty, powder, windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSound

A classic early season Kootenay pass day!

Weather

Min Temp
-12
Wind Speed
windSpeedCalm
Blowing Snow
none
Sky Condition
scatteredClouds
New Snow24 Hours
0
Temperature Trend
falling
Precipitation Type
none
Precipitation24 Hours
0

Snowpack

Depth
70
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
NW, W
Test Fracture
unevenBreak
Site Elevation
2070
Ski Penetration
10
Test Initiation
hard
Foot Penetration
50
Test Failure Depth
32
Site Elevation Band
btl
Surface Conditions
crust, surfaceHoar, variable
Whumpfing Observed
1
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
other

Break was on rime/ ice crystal layer