Retallack sled ski

South Columbia

hab.23 , Saturday 22nd February, 2025 6:15PM

We dug pits before skiing near Retallack lodge. Snow pack was about 170 cm deep. We did 2 ECT (extended column tests) with the same results: - RP (resistant planar) on 1 tap at 10 cm down no propagation Warmer storm snow appears to be slabbing up. We also did a compression test: - RP also on 1 tap at 10 cm down. - RP at 18 taps about 70 cm down on the facet layer. Chose to ski mellow lines in tight trees because of concerns about sloughing at steeper angles.

Source: Avalanche Canada MIN

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