- Submitted by
- de Coverley
- Observations date
- Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 19:00
- Location
- 49.568689° N 121.137968° W
- Reporting on
- Snow conditions
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Avalanche
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Snow conditions
- Riding quality was:
- OK
- Snow conditions were:
- Crusty
- Wet
- We rode:
- Mellow slopes
- Open trees
Information
- The day was:
- Cloudy
- Sunny
- Warm
Comments
Most obvious skin track up to approach ridge is pretty close to the Needle summer trail climb, suggest climbing a little further west to avoid the steep crusty tight trees.
We were surprised by sun on Sunday! Fun dust on crust early in the day, but by afternoon sun-affected slopes were pretty heavy. There appears to be a firm layer 5-10cm down but seemed to be bonding ok. Noted pinwheeling and some very small loose wet point releases near sun-exposed rocks.
Cornices at the top of NE slopes including some aspects of Flatiron bowl, be careful with entry!
Moderate SW wind along the approach ridge in the afternoon.