Shames backcountry
chataway.mike,
Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM
<p>Was looking to drop in above tree chutes, dug a pit on West aspect, 22deg slope, 250 cm snowpack, 15 to 20 cm fresh snow, compression test with sudden failure down 35cm on a crust within the dense slab. The slab was over 1m thk. Three tests in same pit with same result within first 3 to 5 taps. Backed down and rode closer to trees around 3rd knoll.</p>
Terrain Ridden
Mellow slopes, Steep 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.
Snow Conditions
Powder.
Weather Conditions
Stormy.
Location: 54.50267824 -128.95600082