Hummingbird pass

<p>We were between elevations 1445m-1945m. Temps had a high of -5 degrees C to -8.9C. Sky was broken (sun and cloud) with Snow falling at less than 1 cm/hr. Wind was light and calm. Snow test profile: aspect: South West Total snow pack: 240cm Elevation: 1775m Site: clearing in trees below treeline Layers of Notes: jan. 31 raincrust 1 mm at 45 cm deep Jan. 25 surface hoar 3-6 mm at a depth of 65cm Jan. 11 surface hoar 9-12 mm thick, 80 cm down Test results: compression test hard 30, 30 taps (Sudden planar) at 65 cm down on surface hoar 3-6mm Propogation saw test end at 85cm/100cm </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Cloudy.