Observation: East Ridge, Steam Mill Peak

Observation Date
1/2/2021
Observer Name
Aizenman
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Hells Kitchen » Steam Mill Peak » East Ridge, Steam Mill Peak
Location Name or Route
Hells Kitchen/E. Ridge Steam Mill Peak
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Comments
Found some low angle NE slopes off Steam Mill Peak east ridge. Continuous collapsing all the way to the ridge. Dug a quick pit around 8,000. Didn't get any notable results on ECT but just dragging the blunt end of my saw across the weak layer I got it to fail and propagate through the overlying slab. Skiing was just ok as we punched through the crust.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate