Numa NW3, Remote Trigger

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Numa NW3, Remote Trigger

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Wet
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes
  • Sunny slopes

Information

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

Comments

Remote triggered from 30-40m away while ascending a SW rib on Numa NW3 at 2380m. Significant settlement and loud whumpf before the slab peeled away. Also found debris in the upper north aspect burn up to size 1.5