Ursus Trees & Hospital Gullies

<p>Skied a couple laps in the Ursus trees and down Hospital Gullies. Very warm conditions - ambient temperatures hovering between -1 and -2 all day. Snow was very deep; mostly powder with a crust 20cm below surface at the creek and 80cm near treeline. Small slabs released on convexities through the day. Severe wind loading down at the creek through the day; we set off a small cornice on the final descent.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Steep slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Deep powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Stormy, Windy, Warm, Foggy.