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Buzz's Ridge

Published
Jan 25th, 2020 4:00 PM
Vern Byberg
North Rockies
Details

Type

snowpack

Coordinates

49.076000, -117.041715

Snowpack

We skied Buzz's Ridge two days after we triggered two avalanches - See min report with size 1 and 2 avalanches. We did a column test and noted 3 distinct ice crust layers from recent freeze/thaw conditions, with new snow deposited between each layer. The two avalanches we triggered slide on the lower level crust. However, yesterday (Saturday) I ski cut a steep slope with a 35 degree pitch and no release. It appears that the upper snow pack is beginning to bond. Nonetheless, we still skied mellow trees and avoided steep terrain. Be safe.