McMurdo

Quick report

aleta28 · Dec 31, 2018 · North Columbia

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Quick report

Weather
cold
Ride Type
denseTrees, steepSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
Amazing
Snow Conditions
deepPowder

Strong SW winds on Dec 29th created windslab in exposed areas in ALP/TL/BTL. 20-30cm HST on Dec 29 in sheltered areas.

Snowpack

Test pit dug in an open area below a rocky outcrop at treeline, west aspect, 20 degree slope. Test pit dug to 115 cm. HN 210 cm Mid-pack is well settled (4F to P) and overlays basal facets. CTM 15 (PC) down 16 on PP size 1; CTH 21, CTM 15 (RP) down 24 on DF size 1; ECTN 17 down 24cm on DF size 1; CTH 28, 25 (RP) down 40 on FCxr 0.5