Sunrise hut esplanade range

Brad Kane, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>Saw evidence of natural cycle to size 2, loose/dry/slab on North facing slope (steep). We found Reactive storm slabs everywhere 15cm deep, shooting cracks, and collapsing to size 1. Didn’t see forecasted wing strength, mostly calm to light winds, snowing S1.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Sunny slopes, Convex 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

Deep powder.

Weather Conditions

Stormy, Cloudy.

Location: 51.49096080 -117.26798181