Hidden lake-Gin peak

Submitted by
juliettewheler
Observations date
Monday, January 31, 2022 at 22:00
Location
50.142680° N 123.073630° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Hidden lake-Gin peak

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Warm
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

Dug a pit on a 25 degree NE facing slope. Compression test results-

20cm: sudden planar (3) (testing in a wind loaded area)

55cm: sudden planar (24)

Same area as whumpf