Obs from the Skillet

Hey GNFAC,

I dug on a SE facing aspect at the top of the Skillet in Bacon Rind today.

I found a HS of 163cm, and a 40cm slab from the last two weeks of on top of at least four notable weak layers.

I was initially optimistic about the stability, but had an easy shovel shear test, followed by an ECTP17 Q1 at 120cm up from the bottom.

Our group opted not to ski the Skillet, and found some great turns in lower angle trees nearby.

Another observation of note is a widespread layer of surface hoar that was deposited about 4 days ago, and is now covered by about 10-12 cm of snow.