Expected Weak Layer Failures Observed
Date
Activity
Skiing
Toured up northwest of the bacon rind trailhead to the ridge. Did two pits, both with similar failures on the buried weak layer during ECT. Pleasant skiing in low angle terrain. Roller balls made an appearance down low @ 7400”.
Pit 1
44.96190, -111.08941
95cm snow depth ECTN21. Failed on faceted snow that existed 23-35cm above the ground.
Pit 2
44.95982, -111.09903
100cm snow depth
ECTP17. Failed on faceted layer 30cm above the ground.
sugary fist snow 20-30cm above the ground; somewhat consolidated 4F storm slab 30-60cm; powder fist snow 60-95cm
Region
Southern Madison
Location (from list)
Bacon Rind
Observer Name
Remo Cocco