Chuting gallery

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Chuting gallery

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny
  • Warm
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Whumpfing felt above a steep unsupported rocky slope in trees with minor cracking around skier . Low and skiers L Chuting gallery , did not ski slope. HS avg 120, crust down ~50cm at 1800m S aspect . 4F 1-2mm FC/DF on crust with 1F snow above trending 4F to Fist on surface

Reverse loading observed throughout day