Phat slab forming

Riding quality was:

Good

Snow conditions were:

• Crusty
• Deep powder
• Heavy
• Wind affected

We rode:

• Steep slopes

The day was:

• Foggy
• Warm
• Windy

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.

Crispy zipper crust overlying a 20-40 cm storm slab (depending on elevation and wind effect). Slab is sitting on a supportive crust, present from 1,650 - 2,100 m. The storm snow is dense and makes for challenging skiing, but at least the deeper crust protects your bases from debris.

Happy fun times on low angle groomers, but certain fear on steeper open slopes. Dense, deep slab running surprisingly fast and far for the limited snowpack. Lots of early season hazards still poking through to make a particularly gory ride if you went for one.