Manteau neigeux

Summit Creek | Jan-20

martinrichard9White Pass West
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Quick report

Weather
cold, cloudy
Ride Type
denseTrees, openTrees, mellowSlopes
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, steepSlopes, convexSlopes
Riding Quality
amazing
Snow Conditions
powder

There was moderate North winds from the road but after gaining some elevation the winds decrease to light winds. We experienced no whumphing, no shooting cracks, no instability. It was a AST 1 course so we stay in simple terrain (below treeline and treeline). Our test result was CTH27 and no result. HS150 Ski penetration: 20cm Aspect we rode: S, SE

Weather

Wind Speed
windSpeedModerate
Sky Condition
brokenClouds
Wind Direction
N
Temperature Trend
steady
Precipitation Type
none

Snowpack

Depth
150
Obs Type
summary
Site Aspect
SE, S
Test Fracture
resistant
Ski Penetration
20
Test Initiation
hard
Test Failure Depth
120
Site Elevation Band
tln
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
depthHoar

We had no result and CTH27. The column pop (no drop) at 120cm from the surface. The column drop on 20cm ish of depth hoar