Nadahini Glacier

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Nadahini Glacier

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny

Comments

Nadahini glacier area, observers-ID, MK

DT 2017.12.21

TM 13:00

Asp E, slope 33°, El 1740m

Ski pen 3-5cm Boot pen 3-5cm

Total sno depth 230, pit depth 160

Clear skies, cold temps, light to moderate winds ESE

Surface conditions mostly wind board/wind affected

Tests- SSE@50cm, ECTRP@50cm, CT7@50cm reproduced twice

LOC consisted primarily of preserved Stellers and decomposed fragments between two P/1F+layers.

Activity- Crownlines observed near ridgelines and wind features on East through N. through West aspects 4500 to 6000 feet. Estimate 2 to 4 days old, likely ran at the end of last significant storm event judging by debris, actively reloading with mod ESE winds during the day.