Haydan

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Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
We rode:
  • Cut blocks
  • Sunny slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Sunny
Avalanche conditions
  • Rapid temperature rise to near or above 0°C or wet surface snow.

Comments

AST2 course. Dug a pit at:

6300 feet elevation West facing. Down one Meter from surface.

90cm Column test.

Partial fracture at 10cm down. Moderate tap (elbow) at 13 - non propagating

Partial fracture at 30cm down. Hard tap at 23 (Shoulder) - non propagating

Faceting at 30 CM 3mm - snow temp -3C

Skiing was very icey at the bottom by highway.