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Does this exist in any form? I'm a totally newb and want to learn more for my anticipated touring trips this winter...but I'll be commuting to the mountains so I won't necessarily be following snowpack from a specific area and I won't always see it firsthand.
It would be awesome if there existed experts in each area that gave regular detailed updates about the snowpack.
Somehow I doubt this exists but seems like there could be a paid market for this (or I'm completely off-base).
Are you talking about snowpack conditions safety wise, or depth and percent of average ?
Bestsnow.net
More safety wise. Like hidden weak layers, potential for depth hoar etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by WTF is dat
Are the areas of concern for you not covered by the major avalanche centers (Utah, Colorado, etc.)? These two (for example) do a great job of discussing the snowpack and it's evolution through the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by thejongiest
... Thom
^ this.Quote:
Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un
http://www.avalanche.org/index.php
And stop waving your arms around so much.
...and slide zone. Jong
Sorry too jong to know anything...carry on
It sounds like you need an avalanche class before you do any touring.
Already on it, I'm doing the 3-day hut AIARE 1 with SJMG over New Years, was just hoping to start reading but clearly didn't Google it first...
avalanche.org...doh
Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain by Tremper. Read it before your class.Quote:
Originally Posted by thejongiest
... Thom
Saw allot of tracks on Loveland north and south sides. Has anyone skied them and lived to tell how boney it was? :)