Observation 2/4/2022
Snow Ob in Keene Valley
Giant Mountain
Date & Time
2/4/2022 alternate_email 3:30:00 PM
Location
Giant Mountain
Elevation & Aspect
2000 / South
Mode of Travel
Skiing/Snowboarding
Red Flags
Shooting Cracks, Whumpfing/Collapsing, Heavy Snowfall / Other Precipitation
Observation Details
Exploring S. And W. aspects I observed frequent whumping and multiple fracture lines, especially on angles between 15 and 35 degrees (didn't head for steeper terrain). This was noted mostly in the trees, so slide terrain is likely worse.