Hidden Peak

Submitted by
samdmcewen
Observations date
Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 19:00
Location
50.203590° N 123.235840° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Hidden Peak

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Stormy
  • Warm
  • Wet
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.
Skier triggered size 0.5-1 avalanche in a small opening in the trees on descent.
Skier triggered size 0.5-1 avalanche in a small opening in the trees on descent.
Natural release size 1 avalanche at ridge crest.
Natural release size 1 avalanche at ridge crest.
Shooting cracks with some soft slab release along the up track.
Shooting cracks with some soft slab release along the up track.