Bruins ridge into 8812 bowl

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Summary

Elevation band

• Treeline

Aspect

• SE

Snowpack depth

85cm

Did you observe whumpfing?

No

Did you observe cracking?

No

Foot penetration

45cm

Ski penetration

20cm

Snowpack test result

Hard

Snowpack test fracture character

Resistant

Surface conditions

• New snow

Snowpack test failure layer crystal type

• Storm snow

1st test profile @2060m on Bruins Ridge, SE asp, HS 85cm

CTH25(RP) down 50cm on DF size 2-3, on storm interface

Slab broke when fracture initiated

2nd test prof @2498m below Bruins Pass, S asp, HS 100cm

2x CTH25(SP) down 52cm on DF size 1-2, most likely on same storm interface

First test, block slid out into pit

Both tests the slab broke on or before fracture initiation

Windslab down 20cm found on lee slopes and on S/SW slopes due to Northerly flow at ~2300m and above

Skiing was good in the alpine, with a few rocks still ready to grab your skis

Excellent skiing, and generally more snow at treeline (HS 85-115cm in places)

Definitely early season, take it easy out there!