Don't stomp on that roll

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Don't stomp on that roll

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

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

Comments

About 30cm of new snow was reactive over a crust. We easily triggered this soft slab on convex test slopes. The crust was weak above and below and faceted underneath. We got a few loud collapses from our weight.

Light snowfall and south winds were visibly drifting new snow near-and-above treeline.

Kept it mellow and had a fun day.