5-Mile, Kututle Skiing
AvalancheStephen Senecal · Feb 21, 2020 · North Rockies
Snowpack
AST 2 group dug two test profiles, one in 5-Mile, one in Kutetl. TL, N and E aspects. Generally moderate to hard resistant results. Repeatable RP results on windslab 25 cm deep. Evidence of sintering on facets below Feb 1 crust.
Avalanche
Observed old size 1.5 natural cornice failure, triggered size 1 windslab. Lazy boy size cornice chunks ran approx 220m. Failed on the SE ridge of Ymir Peak.