The burn at Eagles Pass

Map for Mountain Information Network report: The burn at Eagles Pass

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
  • Heavy
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Convex slopes
  • Cut blocks
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
  • Sunny slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Sunny
  • Warm
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Holy smokes what a day to be on a snowbike! 30+cms of fresh snow last night made for a great day.

Rider (myself) triggered a small, no consequence slide. Storm slab with roughly 30cm crown.

Other rider had a large whumpf and crack appear while parked on a gentle slope in the trees.