Does anyone have any insight into what this could mean for avalanche danger next weekend? Is there not going to be enough new snow to worry about?
Looking at going up for an overnight this weekend similar to what hvydrt did last week:
Mitch, that's entirely relative to actual snowfall and the composition of existing snow-pack layers on the slope you plan to access.simonov wrote: Does anyone have any insight into what this could mean for avalanche danger next weekend? Is there not going to be enough new snow to worry about?
I have avy training and I still don't really understand how to interpret a test pit! Even with experience you can misinterpret a pit because snow structure and stability can vary greatly across any given slope. I agree with hvydrt about staying on ridges. The windward side is also generally safer than the leeward side. Some parts of the SF trail are also in avy runout zones.hvydrt wrote:Your best bet is to stay on the same ridge I did. The wind usually strips most of the snow off of it. I wouldn't dig a test pit unless you have been trained in it. It may give you a false sense of security. I would just avoid the chutes. Did you see this thread on the San G Forum: http://members.boardhost.com/sgva/msg/1266859760.html
That after traversing some of the largest avalanche debris paths in the area from South Fork clear up to said ridgeline.hvydrt wrote:Your best bet is to stay on the same ridge I did. The wind usually strips most of the snow off of it. I wouldn't dig a test pit unless you have been trained in it. It may give you a false sense of security. I would just avoid the chutes.
Sound advise. Beware of the backcountry after a heavy snowfall.simonov wrote:My preferred practice is simply to avoid avalanche areas when the conditions are unfavorable.
Definitely worthy of a review, (IMNSHO). At least it was for me.