Grassy/ Bojo drainage

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Grassy/ Bojo drainage

Information

Is this a point observation or a summary of your day?
Point observation
Elevation above sea level
1,600m
Elevation band
  • Below treeline
Aspect
  • S
  • SW
  • W
Snowpack depth
100cm
Did you observe whumpfing?
No
Did you observe cracking?
No
Foot penetration
25cm
Ski penetration
5cm
Snowpack test result
Moderate
Snowpack test fracture character
Resistant
Snowpack test failure depth
35cm
Surface conditions
  • Corn
  • Crust
  • Variable
Snowpack test failure layer crystal type
  • Crust
  • Facets

Comments

Two crust layers one at 35cm and another at 65cm. Approx 100cm of snowpack.

Failed on tap 16 on 1cm weak layer directly under upper crust. Snowpack felt otherwise very consolidated. Was bonded well to forest floor and both sides of the lower crust.