Aspen

Snowpack

Surprisingly strong snowpack observed (not to be confused with stable snowpack--we observed numerous recent avalanches on many different aspects). Snowpack was generally supportive, with ski pen only through upper 20cm. No cracking or collapsing in any areas where we travelled. 125-150cm HS. 80cm of relatively hard snow (1F to P, small grains) from recent storms sits over 5cm of very soft and very weak snow (4F, large grains) and 40cm of large, loose grains (1F). ECTP27(sc) down 80cm on FC (35 deg slope, NE asp @11,200', near ridgecrest, minimal windloading).