Lyle Creek

<p>Skied Feb 10-13 in Lyle Creek drainage. Feb 10 MFCr/small SH down 120cm SE 2000m ECTX Deep tap 7 SP. One significant whumpf in a sheltered basin at TL SW 2100m. Skied steep W. Feb 11 strong solar in am. Crowns from numerous sz2 storm slabs convex features in ALP, suspect ran naturally during recent storm. Test pit E 2100m facets (suspect faceting crust/sh) down 120cm Deep tap 17 RP. One whumpf on a shallow/faceted spot climbing a ridge SE 2300m. Skied SE off summit of Brennan, avoided convex rolls, shallow spots. Feb 12 Skied steep W couloir, loose dry off rocks only sign of instability. Feb 13 skied steep fat supported SE slopes 2100-2400m deep unconsolidated storm snow. Skier Triggered a sz2 persistent slab from a shallow/rocky spot which propagated and pulled out two deep (~1m+) pockets from nearby convex rolls 2250m, micro aspect was South. Suspect sun crust/sh failure plane. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Open trees, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder.