Whumpfs in the Wildhorse

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Foggy
  • Sunny
Avalanche conditions
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Very weak snowpack on both south and north aspects. Wind scours on north aspects while south aspects had wind deposited snow. Transitional area between treeline to alpine was suspect with whumping and shooting cracks when we even slightly deviated from ridgetop. Ski and foot penetration on south aspects was to ground at treeline and alpine (60-90cm). Little consolidation on both north and south aspects. No major avalanche activity was observed.