A-arm roulette in the Selkirks

Observed Nov 16, 2024, 7:00 a.m. PST · Selkirks

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Date: November 15, 2024 Submission by: Julie Ann Chapman, CMBGA Level 3, CAA ops 2, lead guide at She Shreds Mountain Adventures. Location: Selkirk’s North of Kaslo, BC Aspect: all aspects Elevation: 1900m-2300m Terrain Traveled: We unloaded the sleds at snowline at 1300m and travelled for most of the day between 1900m and 2300m Snowpack Depths: Snowpack varies from 90cm- 100cm between 1900m & 2300m. Coverage is still marginal with open creeks, rocks and stumps hidden just below the snow. A-arm roulette at its finest. We did find a very supportive crust down 50cm on all aspects between 1900-2300m where our ski tips were not penetrating through, but our tracks were. Avalanches: We did not observe any avalanches or feel any settlements today. Surface conditions: POWDER!
Weather
Cloudy, Sunny
Ride type
Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Mellow slopes, Open trees, Steep slopes, Sunny slopes
Stayed away
Cut blocks
Riding quality
Good
Snow conditions
Powder, Wind affected

Weather report

Wind speed
Wind speed calm
Blowing snow
None
Sky condition
Broken clouds
New snow24hours
50
Storm start date
2024-11-12
Storm snow amount
19
Temperature trend
Steady
Precipitation type
None