Observation: Hells Canyon

Observation Date
11/26/2018
Observer Name
Calvin Earl
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin Backcountry » Hells Canyon
Location Name or Route
North Pyramid Lower Hells Canyon
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Comments
As I skinned the North face of the North Pyramid in lower Hell's canyon, I saw very thick surface hoar from bottom to top. This is on top of a couple inches of faceted snow, which was on top of a breakable crust. Seems like a perfect setup for a weak layer after new snow is deposited on top of this. Guessing the condition goes farther up Hells Canyon.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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