Hi All – for what is worth given a bit stale dated
post now…we skied Surprise Pass yesterday (Apr 6) with fantastic
conditions. As of yesterday there was minimal wind effect on both the southerly
and northerly aspects and there was a good bond of the storm snow to the old surfaces.
No surface cracking or reactivity of any kind to ski testing. Profile on a
southeast aspect revealed 3 failure planes which were not reactive yesterday
due to the lack of a slab structure but are likely reactive now given the new
load. The most notable on the old suncrust down 45cm (in that location) failing
on tiny facets on top of the crust. We observed minor surface sluffs but no
slab avalanches. Looks like winter is with us for a while.
Stay Safe!
James Blench IFMGA/ACMG
www.jamesblench.ca
(403)678-2576 home
(403) 678-7822 cell
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