Observation: Wolf Creek Bowl

Dug a pit on a north facing, low angle slope at 9500 ft. Total snow in that location was just over 3 feet. All tests failed 21" down on large faceted grains that were formed during the dry spell in November. Shovel shear tests failed with moderate pressure. Column test result was CT23 and Extended Column Test score was ECTP23. I think the pit test scores would be lower if the pit slope was steeper. Even with the low slope angle the ECT block did pop and slide on the weak layer.

Natural release at 9600 ft. on the NE aspect of Camp Peak reflects the touchy nature of steeper slopes that held early season snow.