Cayoosh Armchair Glacier

Submitted by
maria.masiar
Observations date
Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 23:00
Location
50.399665° N 122.518237° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Cayoosh Armchair Glacier

Snow conditions

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

Information

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

Comments

Small size 0.5 storm snow wind slab release at 2000m on East aspect. Crown was 0.3m, width 15m, ran 30m on a 30 degree stope. Skier accidental.