Close call at Davey White

Submitted by
elindsandell
Observations date
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 21:25
Location
50.673346° N 116.543612° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Close call at Davey White

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Dense trees
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • 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

Remote triggered 2.5 at ridge top, 1 to 2 meter crown ran almost to ground. Took some large trees with it. Everybody okay to shred another day!