Whistler Adventure School program

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Whistler Adventure School program

Information

Is this a point observation or a summary of your day?
Point observation
Elevation above sea level
2,185m
Elevation band
  • Alpine
Aspect
  • W
Snowpack depth
95cm
Did you observe whumpfing?
Yes
Did you observe cracking?
No
Ski penetration
15cm
Snowpack test result
Moderate
Snowpack test fracture character
Sudden (`pop` or `drop`)
Snowpack test failure depth
40cm
Surface conditions
  • New snow
Snowpack test failure layer crystal type
  • Crust
  • Facets
  • Storm snow

Comments

16° slope West aspect light winds

CTM13 down 40cms

ECTP7 down 20cms wind slab and ECTP7 down 40cms facet crust layer

New snow 5-20cms

95-110cms snowpack depth

We believe it’s mod/low/low