Manteau neigeux

Crowsnest pass 7 sisters mtn

Jonathan UrnessElkford East
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Quick report

Snow Conditions
heavy

Snowpack

Depth
60
Obs Type
summary
Site Aspect
NW
Test Fracture
sudden
Test Initiation
moderate
Foot Penetration
25
Cracking Observed
1
Test Failure Depth
20
Site Elevation Band
alp
Surface Conditions
facets, crust
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
facets

Ice climbing post: Ice is deteriorating quickly and no longer recommended until temps drop for an extensive period. Noted and observed were small slab releases (20cm deep) on the north aspects. All other aspects of the snow pack have become isothermic. Snow pack was approx 25cm deep with some wind deposits up to 80cm deep. These deposits were very unstable with fracture lines occuring when loaded.