Engadine burn

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Engadine burn

Information

Is this a point observation or a summary of your day?
Point observation
Elevation above sea level
2,300m
Elevation band
  • Below treeline
Aspect
  • SW
Snowpack depth
105cm
Did you observe whumpfing?
No
Did you observe cracking?
No
Foot penetration
45cm
Ski penetration
5cm
Snowpack test result
None
Snowpack test fracture character
Resistant
Surface conditions
  • New snow

Comments

ECTX - no failure observed in two columns tested

25-30 degree slope

There is a slab layer about 15 cm down (probably from recent snow/wind) that came off using a shovel. Clear layer about 60 cm down but no reaction observed.