National Avalanche Center

Was looking for SH layer but didn't find it. Most reactive layer was the DH at the bottom of the pack.

Collapsing and cracking on the way up. Snowpack is still relatively thin/weak up here.

Dug w Logan DeMarcus. Previous wind loading in some areas, but the pit was in a protected location. This was one of the thinner/weaker spots we found. The problem layer of near-surface facets was not present in another pit we dug at higher elevation and more westerly aspect.

Dug in the crown of an avalanche from 10/3/17. Steep slope with a wind loaded pocket from W winds. Looked like possible skier triggered.

Slab is soft and not very cohesive. No decent load at this location for a while. I was calling it Fair/Stable before doing tests and Good after doing the tests. Felt comfortable skiing terrain up to 40 degrees.