Public Observation #2023-921

Observation Details

Submitted:
January 2, 2023 8:20 PM
Observation Date:
January 2, 2023
Zone or Region:
Central Cascades
Activity:
Other
Location:
Dark side of the Cone (Mt. Bachelor)

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Skinned out to the backside of the cone to dig a practice snow profile for an upcoming avy course.

Profile elevation = 6,499, W aspect. Dug in an open area within tree-sheltered terrain, no visual evidence of wind effect. Two separate compression tests yielded (measured from the top): CT10 (RP @25cm) & CT12 (RP @27cm).

Profile details at snowpilot.org/node/47362 for kicks and giggles. (Take with a grain of salt, I'm still learning...)

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