Whistler Adventure School Program

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Whistler Adventure School Program

Information

Is this a point observation or a summary of your day?
Point observation
Elevation above sea level
1,700m
Elevation band
  • Treeline
Aspect
  • W
Snowpack depth
75cm
Did you observe whumpfing?
No
Did you observe cracking?
No
Ski penetration
5cm
Snowpack test result
Moderate
Snowpack test fracture character
Resistant
Snowpack test failure depth
35cm
Surface conditions
  • Crust
  • Facets
  • New snow
Snowpack test failure layer crystal type
  • Crust
  • Facets

Comments

CTM 15 down 35cm on delaminating facet crust

ECTN14

Moderate winds from SSW

Temperature -1

S-1

Average of 20-75 of coverage above 1700

No avalanche observed

Quality of snow okay.