Elk Valley Touchy Layer
tyrel.musil,
Monday 12th December, 2022 11:50AM
<p>Pit at 2150 m sheltered W slope in trees. Isolated a few compression test columns. All 3 failed while isolating the back side of column. Layer 60 cm down. Lots of whumpfing but no avalanches observed. No naturals observed from alpine. Suspect the SH is only in sheltered areas.</p>
Terrain Ridden
Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees.
Terrain Avoided
Alpine slopes.
Avalanche Conditions
Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.
Snow Conditions
Powder.
Location: 49.88380000 -114.89018000