5-Mile sunburn

Quick report

info · Mar 9, 2021 · Chilkat Pass

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Quick report

Weather
sunny, warm
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees, sunnySlopes
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
crusty, powder, windAffected

March 8-9 at 5-Mile: All aspects up to 800m had either a thin wind slab or crust at the surface, usually underlain by 20cm of facets. No signs of instability and multiple loose size 1s were seen on steep solar aspects, probably from the weekend. Surface snow remained dry even with the clear skies.

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