North Ghost, Fang and Fist area

Submitted by
ariseguiding
Observations date
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 19:00
Location
51.342900° N 115.318610° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: North Ghost, Fang and Fist area

Snow conditions

Snow conditions were:
  • Wind affected

Information

The day was:
  • Stormy
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Lots of snow on E aspects, W aspects looked scoured but experienced medium to heavy sluffing regardless. Heavy wind transport at ridgetop all day, evidence of a older size 2 with complex crowns, and slides to the ground across the valley. Sizeable cornices have formed overlooking E aspects. The last rain event had water run over the climb, a giving it a bit of a refresh, but new ice layer is brittle and not well bonded to ice under it, large dinnerplates sometimes.
Size 2 with complex crowns, some have stepped down. Possibly cornice triggered.
Size 2 with complex crowns, some have stepped down. Possibly cornice triggered.
Lots of snow on E aspects, cornices, wind loading all day.
Lots of snow on E aspects, cornices, wind loading all day.
E aspect across the valley from Fang and Fist
E aspect across the valley from Fang and Fist
Regular heavy sluffing just to our right.
Regular heavy sluffing just to our right.