Chappel creek

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Chappel creek

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Sunny
  • Warm
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Rode 35-45cm fresh on top. Seen one size 1.5 storm slab release SW facing steep alpine aspect with no step down. Did not see any other activity. Noted surface hoar layer 65cm down. Snow came in roughly 3cm p\hour as we were on our way down at 4pm.