Dig and Assess, Bridger Range

I dug 3 pits on or around the Ramp which is to the north of Bridger Bowl. One was SE facing, the other was E facing and our last was N facing. Depth ranged from 45 cm to 67 cm and all stability tests (6) had ECTN12-14. We had no collapsing and saw no avalanche activity. The snow structure is poor: weak, sugary facets on an ice crust capped with a foot of snow. Although our observations are showing a trend toward stability, there are still slopes that will avalanche. These slopes would either have more snow or wind-loaded slabs above this layer; in essence, a meatier slab. The only way to know is to dig and test. And if you ski, watch out for rocks!