Whoompf on west face below Fissile

mcacho, Wednesday 23rd October, 2024 9:33PM

<p>Wind and sun crust observed on all elevations on all aspects. Acceptable skiing conditions were found in limited sheltered North aspects. High volume of snow being displaced due to persistently strong winds all day. Whoompf heard on skin track deep below windward (west) face below Fissile Peak when heading over towards Whirlwind Pass today.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Steep slopes, Sunny slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Hard, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Cold, Windy.

Location: 50.01798000 -122.85497000