Public Observation - update on elk

Location Name: 
Public Observation - west face, Elk Mountain
Region: 
Flathead Range/Glacier National Park - John F. Stevens Canyon
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 12/26/2015 - 15:08


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain

Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

5900', w face, depth of 100 cm, rain crust not really evident (decomposed on ground)

ECTN 13 @ 30 cm from surface

ECTN 19 @ 45 cm from surface

no propagation of deep layer. no evidence of instablity while skiing or skinning. 

sub shields looks like toni matt!

Activity: 
Skiing