Test pit

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Test pit

Information

Is this a point observation or a summary of your day?
Point observation
Elevation above sea level
1,790m
Elevation band
  • Treeline
Aspect
  • SW
Snowpack depth
250cm
Did you observe whumpfing?
No
Did you observe cracking?
No
Snowpack test result
Hard
Snowpack test fracture character
Resistant
Snowpack test failure depth
70cm
Surface conditions
  • New snow
Snowpack test failure layer crystal type
  • Surface hoar

Comments

ECTX

CTH (28) down 70 resistant planer SH

Informal Deep tap showed repeatable result down 70

Repeatable break results(in ECT and CT down 45. Very Resistant and not breaking through the entire column.