Storelk Glades

<p>Skied the glades of Storelk. In protected areas found 20-40cm of storm snow in a soft slab overlying a sun crust on south aspects and thin hard wind slab on open northerly aspects. These layers are in turn are overlying of varying depth of facets and some surface hoar in sheltered areas. Minimal wind affect within the open trees at treeline, although the north east aspect alpine terrain beyond the glades appeared quite loaded. Did experience a whumpf and crack approaching ridge crest on mellow terrain on an isolated feature in a small open area at treeline. Fantastic skiing on the storm snow within the glades, fun day out. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Cold.