Ladder Chute Slide

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Ladder Chute Slide

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Steep slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Warm
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Comments

Skied one of the Ladder Chutes (name?). Pit and hand shears on the way up didn't show instability but we were still wary dropping in.

First skier triggered a slab near the bottom of the chute (pictured). Second skier triggered another smaller slab (5 cms) about 2/3 down the chute.