Bow Summit Test Pit

Quick report

Bryan Fenske · Nov 11, 2019 · Glacier

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Quick report

Weather
warm, sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes
Stayed Away
steepSlopes, sunnySlopes, convexSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
heavy, powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow

Skiing quality was good, but new storm snow is consolidating and the powder is becoming heavier. Avoided areas with obvious wind affect. Dug a test pit out of curiosity. Results as follows: Elevation: 2400m Aspect: NE Snow Depth: 105cm Angle: 31 degrees Air Temp: -4.5 Celsius Results: No reaction in test pit. When the test column was pulled by hand afterwards, no layer sheered - the entire column slid at ground.