10 Mile

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Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
We rode:
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Snow depth 2 meters +

30+ of new snow which fell earlier the week had consolidated somewhat, still deep and light.

Multiple layers identified

Compression test failed 45cm on 1 tap from elbow. Suncrust. Another significant layer spotted at 55cm (recent warm spell).

Skied trees - a ok

Skied chute - 12 inch soft slab fluff gave way on roller, #2 skier (slowboarder!) No propagation, slow moving, insignificant.