Rossland Range Update
keith,
Tuesday 13th December, 2022 12:00PM
<p>Out with an AST 1 group. We experienced a few loud whumpf's. Upon inspection, our test pit showed propagation of the persistent weak layer down 56cm on surface hoar from mid-November, size 10-15mm sitting on a crust (2cm thick).
Test Pit: 1910m, S aspect, 10 degree slope, HS 105cm
CTM(RP)17,14 down 34 on SH size 3-5 (Dec 7?)
CTH(SC)24,23 down 56 on SH size 10-15 (Nov 22)
ECTP14(SC) down 56</p>
Terrain Ridden
Mellow slopes, Open trees, Sunny slopes.
Terrain Avoided
Steep slopes.
Avalanche Conditions
Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.
Snow Conditions
Powder.
Weather Conditions
Sunny.
Location: 49.15738000 -117.88413000