Gray Creek Pass

Quick report

jasonthompsonclimbs · Dec 23, 2024 · St. Mary

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy
Ride Type
openTrees
Stayed Away
convexSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
powder

Good snow quality at Gray Creek Pass today. Did a “No Excuse” block test (similar to a Rutschblock) on a 33 degree SE facing slope at 2160m and got a 5 result (multiple jumps) with a sudden planar failure down 60 cm on a hard crust. HS 120cm. Ski pen 20 cm. Steep south facing aspects had a sun crust down 10 cm.