Coneys

CB Avalanche Center2018-19 Observations

Location: Crested Butte Area
Date of Observation: 02/09/2019
Name: Avy 2 – Dave Bum

Subject: Coneys
Aspect: North East, East
Elevation: 10,445

Avalanches:

Viewed multiple old avalanches (4+ days?) on NE/E aspects below tree line

Weather: Temp: -4.5C
Wind: Calm
Sky: Overcast
Precip: None

Viewed wind loading in the Alpine througout our tour

Snowpack: HS: 185cm-195cm
Multiple Hard results on CTH tests Brk 35cm down from the surface
ECTN on same layer at CT Test
Old interface of Facets to midpack 140cm down still posed concern. Facets seemed to be gaining strength (4F) but still seem to be a concern .

Was a bit surprised of how un-reactive the snow was

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