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Touchy slabs

Submitted by
JulianG
Observations date
Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 03:00
Location
49.380150° N 122.943460° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Touchy slabs

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Heavy
We rode:
  • Convex slopes
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Foggy
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Slabs were reactive even in mellow (20-30 degree) and well supported slopes.
Sz.1 slab skier triggered
Sz.1 slab skier triggered
Shooting cracks
Shooting cracks