Observations during an AST 1 field day.

Mountain Conditions Report

<p>A 24hrs old, Sz 2 from Boom Mt S face down the first main avalanche chute when entering the valley was observed. It ran 1/2 of the path, due to poor visibility we don't have much else to add.<br /> On the chute area, at around 1800m, which has an HS around 90cm we had several CTM (12-13) RP, BKN down 30-40cm on SSW aspect. A new thin MF crust is growing on solar aspects here.<br /> On the other side of the Vally, towards the step face on Mt Whymper area at 1850 we have few more CTM (12-13) RP, BKN down 40cm, plus few ECTP16-17on E aspect. Several small area whoops were also noted in the area.<br /> Also rime growth was noticed on trees between 1700 and 1800m.<br /> HS is not very supportive to ski traffic, digging to HS bottom fairly easy.<br /> Beside that, great day out there!</p>