West Raft ski

Map for Mountain Information Network report: West Raft ski

Information

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Summary
Elevation above sea level
2,000m
Elevation band
  • Alpine
  • Treeline
Aspect
  • SW
Snowpack depth
130cm
Did you observe whumpfing?
No
Did you observe cracking?
No
Ski penetration
10cm
Snowpack test result
Moderate
Snowpack test fracture character
Uneven break
Snowpack test failure depth
20cm
Surface conditions
  • New snow
Snowpack test failure layer crystal type
  • Storm snow

Comments

Hard crust at 40cm from November

Crust at 105cm with 20cm storm snow on top. Overall snowpack seems quite consolidated. Hard on the bottom and softer on top.