Shangirla
SnowpackCourtnall Durrant · Mar 4, 2017 · Yukon
Quick report
- Weather
- stormy, warm
- Ride Type
- alpineSlopes, denseTrees
- Stayed Away
- convexSlopes
- Snow Conditions
- deepPowder
- Avalanche Conditions
- avalancheConditionSnow, avalancheConditionSound
Snowpack
Compression test results in easy values sudden planer in multiple test pits failing down 135cm in facets and depth hoar above the Nov 13 melt freeze crust. Extended column test results in easy-moderate values across the entire column down 135cm.
Avalanche
Size 3 natural avalanche noticed on the morning of 170304 from Shangirla cabin. Crown ranging from 100-200cm in wind loaded areas stepping down to what looks like the Nov 13 melt freeze crust. Many size 1-2 loose dry avalanches also observed from steep Alpine terrain.