Boxing Day Apex BC

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Boxing Day Apex BC

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Stormy
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

80 cm snow depth at 2150m. Lower 45cm unconsolidated rotten snow. Breaks shear on 11tap on top of 45cm rotting base. Lots of woomphing on flats. 1meter crown release remote triggered while high cutting. Very touchy North wind loaded slopes!