Hankin March 19

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Cat Cat Doula · Mar 19, 2017 · Purcells

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Weather
windy, cloudy, sunny
Ride Type
openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
crusty, windAffected, powder

Light to moderate gusting wind mostly from the West. Ski penetration ~20-30cm. A hasty hand sheer test on a north facing slope at treeline found ~20cm powder on ~10cm sugar on ~2cm breakable melt-freeze crust on sugar. Sun was shining all day, with occasional coverage from passing clouds. Temp was around -3C.