- Submitted by
- chturner
- Observations date
- Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 06:40
- Location
- 51.644750° N 116.422620° W
- Reporting on
- Snow conditions
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Avalanche
Snowpack
Weather
Incident
Snow conditions
- Riding quality was:
- Good
- Snow conditions were:
- Deep powder
- We stayed away from:
- Alpine slopes
- Convex slopes
Information
- Avalanche conditions
- Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
- 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
- Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.
Comments
It is currently a delicate balance to find slopes steep enough that the skiing is enjoyable yet supported enough by slope structure and vegetation that it is safe to ski. Crowfoot glades has some of this terrain.