Old and crusty

<p>AST course on the bench below Fraser ridge around 1100m. No signs of instability on the way up but some digging showed that this was likely because of a very strong wind slab supporting us. A very weak faceted crust was 15-25cm below the surface at our study plot and gave a very easy compression test result (CTV sudden collapse) and a moderate Extended Column Test (ECTM sudden collapse). The crust/facet layer showed a strong likelihood of propagation if initiated.</p>

Weather Report

<p>Wind light north in the morning, becoming light-moderate south mid-afternoon as some snow flurries moved into the area from the south</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Snow Conditions

Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Warm, Cloudy, Sunny.