Marriott basin

Submitted by
mr.jon.goodwin
Observations date
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 22:00
Location
50.428610° N 122.457590° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Marriott basin

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Heavy
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Warm

Comments

Wet loose avalanche on south facing slope. Wednesday April 26, heavy fog and light rain in the morning at 1700m, clear skies and rising temps throughout the day, 3pm witnessed a size 2-3 that stepped down to a deep layer. Our group watched it go, slow moving but very powerful.Plenty of movement on the south facing aspects, but also many smaller slides and pinwheeling observed on every relatively steep aspect. After observing a few slides and and feeling the sloppiness of the snow during a mellow tour, we decided to spend the day building a pump/jump track in a more sheltered zone. When the conditions don’t cooperate there’s lots else to do in the mountains. Build a jump, build a snowman, chase a squirrel.
View from Marriott basin lake. Taken from the skin track to Wendy Thompson on April 26
Plenty of movement on the south facing aspects, but also many many smaller slides and pinwheeling observed on every relatively steep aspect.
Wet loose avalanche on south facing slope, guessing around size 2-3 that stepped down to a deep layer. Our group watched it go, slow moving but very powerful.