Ashman Ridge

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Ashman Ridge

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good

Information

Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Dug test pit South aspect 1480m. Extended Column Test - propagation - 21 Hard down 50cm. HS 240cm. Extensive Wind Effect almost made it look like a different place on ridge top. Shooting Cracks while skiing North Bowl. Another party triggered skier accidental size 1.5

Mod - strong winds in alpine.

Skied the day conservatively.