Snow mat

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snow mat

A special device used to mark the surface between old and new snow.

It consists of a piece of white duck 28 inches square, having in each corner triangular pockets in which are inserted slats placed diagonally to keep the mat taut and flat.
See snow board, snow gauge.


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