Casper Creek close call

Submitted by
mountain.sam
Observations date
Friday, February 26, 2021 at 21:00
Location
50.352800° N 122.347220° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Casper Creek close call

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Cold
Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
The avalanche itself was not huge, but the terrain below was very unfavourable. Above, below and present location are are all factors. Got away with this one today.