Black Prince area

Submitted by
PJskis
Observations date
Friday, February 24, 2023 at 07:00
Location
50.697670° N 115.216030° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Black Prince area

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Open trees
  • Sunny slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny
  • Windy

Comments

Human-triggered slide initiated along wind loaded feature near treeline. Multiple natural avalanches seen off steeper faces in the afternoon.

Pretty much illustrates the forecast, tread carefully this weekend!

Wind loading from all directions
Wind loading from all directions
Outline of crown
Outline of crown
Fractures visible in remaining loaded feature; the slide came off in chunks instead of one cohesive slab
Fractures visible in remaining loaded feature; the slide came off in chunks instead of one cohesive slab
Appears to have slid on facets next to ground
Appears to have slid on facets next to ground
Rocks exposed near crown, but slide did not run full path
Rocks exposed near crown, but slide did not run full path