Mongolia Ridge

<p>Did a half day tour out into Mongolia, north side mostly along the ridge. We dug a put and did a snow pack test. Found the December rain/frost layer around 70-80cm deep, very strong and had to use force to saw/shovel through it. 10 taps from wrist/elbow/shoulder all with no reaction. Wasn't till I smacked the shovel with quite a bit of force did we have separation above the December rain/frost layer. No signs of instability, resulted in some nice turns through some heavy, sticky snow in mellow slopes and dense trees. Shoutout to OJ, best AST instructor !! I hope you see this!</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Open trees, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Deep powder, Heavy.

Weather Conditions

Foggy, Warm.