Don’t trust the crust

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annecayerhuard · Dec 8, 2023 · Little Yoho

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Weather
cloudy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
steepSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
crusty, powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSound

We went up the Asulkan, towards Asulkan pass. Test profiles in the tree triangle, at 1900m, NE- E Asp. producing ECTP 27; CTM-H (SP- RP) down 70 to 100 cm on SH size 3-4. We also found SH on the moraines above the hut producing CTH 21 (SP) down 65cm, size 1-2. Continued evidence of previous avalanche cycle up to size 3, in ALP/TL widespread. Up to 35cm of low density HST, tapering with elevation, which makes for good skiing down to 1700m. December 5th rain crust supportive below 2100m and breakable below 1700m.