Upper Torpy

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Upper Torpy

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Stormy
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Triggered a small slab avalanche while skinning. The slab was 1 to 2 feet in depth and released below the trigger. The slab was approximately 4m by 3m and slid for 20 to 30m downhill.