Medicine Bow Nordic Ski Patrol
Patrol Log: Saturday, February 22, 2003: M.
Hotchkiss
I helped Frank with the Avalanche I class this Saturday and while I didn't
dig a pit myself (Neal and Bill were doing pits and I was helping with
beacons) here are the ~ conditions.
Location: South of Libby Creek Trail Snow Stake
Snow Stake Depth: 31"
New Snow: 6-12" in places
Libby Creek Trail Condition: Good
Avalanche Danger: Rousche Block failed at new snow level before skier
touched the block. (South facing slope ~ 35 degrees)
The depth hoar level was half of the snowpack with large angular crystals.
Return to MBNSP
Patroller Calendar
Page last modified February 24, 2003
Comments/Additions/Corrections to hamannj@trib.com