Lilly - Dome

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Lilly - Dome

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Mellow slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Cold beautiful day on the Lilly/Dome Traverse. Triggered a sz 1 windslab on our way up to the Dome Col from the Lilly side (@2750m). 10-50cm thick windslab running on facets - just as the the bulletin is forecasting. Watch out for these hollow windslabs.