Rossland Range Update

Quick report

keith · Dec 12, 2022 · Rossland

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Quick report

Weather
sunny
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees, sunnySlopes
Stayed Away
steepSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSound

Out with an AST 1 group. We experienced a few loud whumpf's. Upon inspection, our test pit showed propagation of the persistent weak layer down 56cm on surface hoar from mid-November, size 10-15mm sitting on a crust (2cm thick). Test Pit: 1910m, S aspect, 10 degree slope, HS 105cm CTM(RP)17,14 down 34 on SH size 3-5 (Dec 7?) CTH(SC)24,23 down 56 on SH size 10-15 (Nov 22) ECTP14(SC) down 56

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