Caspar

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Caspar

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Stormy
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Saw several natural avalanches off steep terrain on Mount Caspar including one Sz2+ crown from a wind slab, possibly cornice triggered. Had one Sa wind slab at TL in a cross loaded pocket off ridge crest.