Natural wind slabs in Crowsnest Pass

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Natural wind slabs in Crowsnest Pass

Snow conditions

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

Information

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

Comments

A cold day of skiing in Crowsnest Pass. We observed natural slab avalanche activity as well as several small loose dry avalanches to size 1 in recent storm snow. Loose dry observed in steep rocky south facing terrain.