Sunshine and powder

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Sunshine and powder

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny
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

Amazing day riding with friends. Several natural avalanches observed 20-50 cm crowns on convex rolls and steeper wind loaded terrain. Also had a remote trigger on a slope from riding along the ridge top. Saw a few larger slides in the alpine but most avalanches were at tree line in sheltered areas. Frequent settlements when regrouping. Very touchy so stuck to low angle terrain.