Bow Summit Pit 161130

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Bow Summit Pit 161130

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy

Comments

Pit dug at 2280m, Mt. Jimmy Simpson, N aspect, 15 degree slope. Test results as follows: @3 burp SP Down 20 DF 1.0, CT 21 SP down 23 on PP, CT 15 BK Down 19 on PP, CT 22 SP Down 24 on PP, CT 27 x 2 SC down 43 on Melt form (Nov 13 crust), CT 28 SC. ECT 19 Down 22 on PP. Some faceting of the most recent upper 20 cm of the snowpack was noted. 2-3mm SH noted BTL elevations on north aspect. Ski quality was good. no DH noted at base of pit and low T gradient in pit. Nov 13 crust down 47-39 and only showed Hard results.