- Submitted by
- tyler.horton
- Observations date
- Monday, December 8, 2025 at 19:00
- Location
- 51.076670° N 115.801840° W
- Reporting on
- Snow conditions
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Quick
Avalanche
Snowpack
Weather
Incident
Snow conditions
- Riding quality was:
- Amazing
- Snow conditions were:
- Deep powder
- Wind affected
- We rode:
- Mellow slopes
- Open trees
Information
- The day was:
- Stormy
- Windy
- Avalanche conditions
- Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.
Comments
Approached the NE fast of Twin Cairns. Did a hand shear test on the surface prior to ascending up the steep face, 10cm of fresh wind slab with more wind and snow blowing. Cracks initiated from skier weight. Bailed off to mellow slopes.