Snowpit near unnamed lake

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joel.kr14 · Feb 21, 2026 · Spray - KLakes

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Snowpack

Depth
205
Obs Type
point
Site Aspect
E
Test Fracture
sudden
Site Elevation
2240
Ski Penetration
15
Test Initiation
easy
Foot Penetration
50
Cracking Observed
1
Test Failure Depth
145
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Whumpfing Observed
1
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
crust

ECTP-9 failing between crust layers at depth of 140cm and 145cm. Intermediate layer was rotting and unconsolidated. Settling and cracking witnessed on convex rolls in this isolated area while trail breaking. Dug to investigate. Pit was possibly affected by lee side deposit from over the ride just above.