Field Report

Front Range - CO

2024/11/08
Lat: 39.794, Lon: -105.767
Backcountry Area: Front Range
Author: Jared Current

Report Information

Observation Summary

Windslabs neat and above Treeline.
Sustained moderate Northerly winds.
Whumphs and cracking around skis.

Route Description

Parked at the top of Berthoud Pass toured up the near treeline set a track through the trees to investigate for rocks. Most places were boot top to knee deep of soft snow. As we neared treeline and moved above the snow surface became more wind affected and ski penetration became a few centimeters. Skiied from the radio towers along the powering back to the parking lot.

Snowpack

Cracking: Minor
Collapsing: Minor

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