Snowpack

Observation: Garden City Canyon

Toby Weed, BC 101 classLogan
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Quick report

Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comment
<p>We found some areas with rather poor snow structure, especially in shallow mid-elevation areas. But, we observed no other obvious signs of instability... The rapid addition of weight to the snowpack from heavy snow and wind-loading in the next couple days could activate buried thin sugary or faceted layers. </p>

Here's a short video showing a snow pit (ECT test) in the ENE facing slope at around 8400' in elevation...

A good day for learning about avalanches, riding in nice powder, and checking out the amazing views. All-in-all a great field day in the Logan backcountry.

Snowpack

Nice powder conditions in the ENE facing bowls. Shallow, bushy, and windswept in places on the west facing ascent\descent route....