Bow Summit Test Pit

<p>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. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Sunny slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Warm, Sunny.