Learning how to dig a snow pit for gathering snow science data.
The face of the snow pit gets brushed off by Josh.
First data to collect is the depth of the snow.
After locating the different layers, Josh measures the thickness of each one.
Annika scribes the data for her group.
MaryGrace removes wedges of snow to be weighed.
The snow gets weighed by Elsa and Shay.
Josh examines the snow crystals to determine their shape.
Off to another location to dig another snow pit and collect more data.
Day in the life of a snow pit. Click on the text to see the time-lapse video.
The group hikes to a third location to dig one last snow pit.
Dining Lodge at night.
One-hour exposure of the Southeastern sky.