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Fieldtrip to Snoqualmie Pass, April 19, 2008

Learning how to dig a snow pit and analyze the results.

Learning how to make snow course measurements.
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Snoqualmie Pass
Lee checks the stability of the snowpack. Xiaogang, Lee, and Taryn examine snow crystals. Julie, Matt, and Kristian check out density varies with depth. Are we ready? Matt, Mary, and Lee prepare to test for snowpack stability.
Lee checks the stability of the snowpack. Xiaogang, Lee, and Taryn examine snow crystals. Julie, Matt, and Kristian check out density varies with depth. Are we ready? Matt, Mary, and Lee prepare to test for snowpack stability.
Kristian, Andrey, and Julie jump on a snow block to test its stability. Taryn, Mark, and Andrey weigh the snow course sample while Julie records their measurements. Julie illustrates a section of ice that plugged the snow sampler while Kristian looks on. The whole class smiles because snow is fun!
Kristian, Andrey, and Julie jump on a snow block to test its stability. Taryn, Mark, and Andrey weigh the snow course sample while Julie records their measurements. Julie illustrates a section of ice that plugged the snow sampler while Kristian looks on. The whole class smiles because snow is fun!
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