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Observation Date:
January 7, 2023
Submitted:
January 7, 2023
Zone or Region:
Santa Fe Area
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Big T area

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

I dug a quick put on a 20 degree slope, NW aspect at approx 10300 ft

30ish cm of 1 mm facets, fist density
1 cm of 1 mm facets, 4 finger density
30 cm of 3 mm facets, fist density

Broke easily at the density change w a shovel shear

CT2 smooth planar at that density change interface

Did not do an ect.
Stuck to slopes less than 30 degrees. Only hit 1 rock per lap!

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