Cutblock Peak

We took an afternoon lap on the south side of Cutblock and experienced a slight sun crust at lower elevations (~ 1800m) and considerable wind affected snow in exposed areas near tree line (cross-loading with both dense wind slabs and firm wind-scoured sections). There was ~15cm of new snow in the higher elevations, and we found softer, more enjoyable snow in the trees. We dug one pit and completed tilt test, CT, and ECT (see snowpack summary).

Point summary: 2000m elevation (tree line), south aspect, 20 degree slope in open trees. Total snowpack depth 140cm. 15cm of new snow from last storm. ECT(2) 15cm down, planar resistant (no propagation). CT(23) 60cm down, sudden. Storm layer slid on 3d tap during tilt test.