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packhamavalancheconsulting · Dec 10, 2022 · South Island

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, warm
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
deepPowder, heavy, powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab, avalancheConditionSound

Extended Column Test sudden planar, moderate result down 39cms on surface hoar/facet crust, and a hard sudden collapse down 75cms on 1cm thick surface hoar layer, both tests resulted in full propagation of the slab. 1850 meters, NE aspect. We also had other variable results. some of which resulted in no failures. Warm temps in afternoon resulted in the formation of a touchy slab down 40cms.