Leach Ridge - weak layers still kinda there
Observed Mar 6, 2021, 2:00 p.m. PST · lizard-range
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Quick report
- Comment
- Toured up and then skied down Leach Ridge, 15-20deg slopes, W aspect, from 1650 to 2200m = frequent whumfing = 10cm new snow at 2000m, moist (good snowball, dry glove palm) = +1 at 1650, -2 at 2200m = calm at 1650, moderate SW wind at ridge, limited snow transport = E aspect cornices are giant ..... small cornice droppings had triggered thin slab of HST (overnight storm snow) looked 10-15 deep from afar (photo) = No result in extended column test through to 30 taps (low low angle site) ...... pulled on the block (Fred Flinstone science-style), failed sudden planar SP on Jan 24th layer ..... dropped the block and it broke again on Feb 18th layer (photos)
- Weather
- Warm
- Ride type
- Mellow slopes
- Riding quality
- Good
- Snow conditions
- Powder
- Avalanche conditions
- Avalanche condition slab, Avalanche condition sound