Tahoe National Forest Sierra Avalanche Center

Pit dug adjacent to avalanche path. Near treeline terrain. PST loaded with 15cm 4f+ to 1f- artificial slab score => loaded PST 55/100 SF @ 62cm Surface hoar was decomposing and well bonded to the surface mist/rain crust.

Pit dug in near treeline terrain in avalanche path start zone.

Pit dug in near treeline terrain.

Pit dug in near treeline terrain on edge of avalanche path.

Pit dug in near treeline terrain.