Silent pass

Submitted by
mattgokab
Observations date
Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 19:00
Location
51.051110° N 117.192140° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Silent pass

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Heavy
  • Wet
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Open trees
  • Sunny slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Sunny
  • Warm
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.
  • Rapid temperature rise to near or above 0°C or wet surface snow.

Comments

Multiple slab avalanches spotted on north east facing slopes on march 1st in silent pass riding area
North east facing slope, huge wind loaded cornice broke.
North east facing slope, huge wind loaded cornice broke.
Terrain trap at bottom of slope
Terrain trap at bottom of slope
Down track on right side, potential remote trigger point
Down track on right side, potential remote trigger point
Very large slabs
Very large slabs