Hanging Lake

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Hanging Lake

Information

Is this a point observation or a summary of your day?
Point observation
Elevation above sea level
1,430m
Elevation band
  • Treeline
Aspect
  • E
Did you observe whumpfing?
No
Did you observe cracking?
No
Snowpack test result
Hard
Snowpack test fracture character
Sudden (`pop` or `drop`)
Snowpack test failure depth
60cm
Surface conditions
  • New snow
Snowpack test failure layer crystal type
  • Crust
  • Facets

Comments

Sudden plannar results, 60-80cm deep, 45 degree and 30 degree slopes produced similar results.