Observation: Turnagain

Location: 2539' on Sunburst West Ridge

Date:

December 2, 2018 2:44pm

Observer:

Chris Robertson

Route & General Observations

Ascended normal up-track on Sunburst to first bump at 2539 feet

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Observer Comments

None

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

OVC, No precip until 15:15 then S-1
Air temp -1 C

Snow surface

slight wind slab on southern side of ridge

Snowpack

Dug full pit at 2539 feet, W aspect, 28* HS 100 cm ECTP11, CT 11 RP, both down 45 cm on BSH. Also had CT 25 SP down to basal facets.

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