Recent Avalanches? | No |
Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | Yes |
Pit on Farside:
Aspect: W
Elevation: 4,900 ft
Slope: 36 degrees
HS: 180 cm
HP: 150 cm
CT19 Q1 @30 cm
ECTP12 @30 cm
Failure on distinct persistent weak layer. Picture of crystal type attached.
Distinct cracking and audibly loud popping while skiing across ~37 degree supported slope from Gold Cord Lake toward the Rock Garden. Slope settled, cracked, and slid about 6 inches before arresting. 30 ft wide, 50 ft long, 0.5 ft deep.
Fun snow on north Microdot, challenging snow on Farside, firm snow on Friendship Pass.
Recent Avalanches? | No |
Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | Yes |