Things are Changing in the Dogtooth Range.

Submitted by
bradley.lorriman
Observations date
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 02:00
Location
51.309200° N 117.081130° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Things are Changing in the Dogtooth Range.

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Sunny
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Nice day of skiing on the Molars and Repeater. Experienced extensive whumpfing and shooting cracks between 1600m and 2100m in East aspect trees failing on Jan 27th SH and facets. Good skiing on SE aspects up high with minimal wind affect despite strong gusts at ridge top. Skier triggered two size 1.5 avalanches on Jan 27 SH and facets in the boulder field at 1600m. Same avalanche reported in previous MIN. See Avalanche tab. Also witnessed result of skier accidental size 2 on North East end of Molars at 2100m reported in previous MIN. Glad everyone was ok! See photo. Things are changing out there, especially in lower elevations and areas that have seen limited skier traffic.
Two size 1.5 skier triggered avalanches in boulder field triggered by falling pillows from above.
Two size 1.5 skier triggered avalanches in boulder field triggered by falling pillows from above.
Sa reported on NE end of the Molars.
Sa reported on NE end of the Molars.
Size 1.5 avalanche failing on Jan 27th above Molars North ski out. Unsure of trigger.
Size 1.5 avalanche failing on Jan 27th above Molars North ski out. Unsure of trigger.