spring day out

Map for Mountain Information Network report: spring day out

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes

Information

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

Comments

Ski cut a size 1 on a WNW slope in steep glades. Slab propagated about 30m wide with crowns 10-20cm and ran out of sight, estimating 100-150m down slope. Decided to back off the slope as it was steeper and more open below. Chose to ski a mellow NE aspect that was wind-loaded and excellent skiing.