17 k Gorge, Estimate size 2, Ski cut trigger

Submitted by
Ryan Clements
Observations date
Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 20:00
Location
51.055940° N 118.760290° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: 17 k Gorge, Estimate size 2, Ski cut trigger

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Cold
  • Sunny
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Comments

30 to 50 cm of new snow on top of January crust fallen in the past week. Dense cold snow above 1600m. Start point convex roll
30 to 40 cm crown , propagated in 2 directions. This one along the tree line for 20m . Looking East off top of 17k
30 to 40 cm crown , propagated in 2 directions. This one along the tree line for 20m . Looking East off top of 17k
Slide ran entire slope length to flat on the bed surface approximately 400m distance
Slide ran entire slope length to flat on the bed surface approximately 400m distance
40 cm crown, looking directly North off 17 k. 50 m plus crown length
40 cm crown, looking directly North off 17 k. 50 m plus crown length