Zoa

<p>We dug a pit at 1700m on a N aspect that was on a 37 degree slope. Storm layer - 20 cm (HST) Jan crust was ~ 90 cm depth Total depth 380 cm (HS) Storm layer showed sudden planar failure on hand tap 3 in a hand compression test (CTE3 SP) and also failed with medium pull in a quick hasty pit pull test. Non planar fracture @ ~70 cm with arm compression test (CTH70 NP). Good sized cornices seen even on the rounded sub peak of Zoa.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Alpine slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Wet, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Wet, Windy, Warm, Cloudy.