Middle Earth -Pereguine West Col

Is this a point observation or a summary of your day?

Point observation

Elevation above sea level

2,060m

Elevation band

• Alpine

Aspect

• NE

Snowpack depth

175cm

Did you observe whumpfing?

Yes

Did you observe cracking?

No

Foot penetration

60cm

Ski penetration

15cm

Snowpack test result

Moderate

Snowpack test fracture character

Sudden (`pop` or `drop`)

Snowpack test failure depth

85cm

Surface conditions

• Facets

Snowpack test failure layer crystal type

• Depth hoar

2 tests in same pit. Upper peregrine W Col, 35 deg, E-NE

CTE 4 (CR) down 15 on storm snow. Lower layer failed first in first test.

CTM 11,14 (SC) down 85 on DH 5 cmthick

Also noted:

-On Peregrine W ridge (wind affected) witnessed whomph and a noticeable sudden drop in snowpack from 2 skier loading (2-3 cm drop)

-on monday Jan 16 heard 2 size 2-3+ avalanches from vicinity of Aragorn Glacier.