Groundhog

Quick report

Aaron Cooperman · Jan 26, 2025 · North Monashee

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Quick report

Weather
foggy, sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
powder, windAffected

Good skiing in sheltered terrain.

Snowpack

Depth
200
Obs Type
summary
Site Aspect
E, SE
Site Elevation
0
Ski Penetration
0
Site Elevation Band
alp, tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow

Good to get back to this zone after over 20 years ! Skiing steep east and south east aspects, and skinning in complex terrain. Variable wind effect from past west to north west winds. Good skiing in sheltered terrain with a few cm new over previous settling storm snow. Minor skier triggered surface sluffing in steep terrain. Lots of faceting in upper 30-40 cm. Prominent rime crust found down 40 cm but not reactive to hand shears. A few pockets of windslab 10-15 cm triggered by sledders. Strong dense mid and lower pack.