Deep and Sharky

<p>The snow quality was very good and made for great early season turns. There's a crust 80cm down that in places can offer you some support, however where the groundcover is predominantly rock expect shark attacks. Initially we were expecting a loose dry problem with isolated wind slabs, which was partially true. BUT a widespread touchy storm slab that is reactive to human triggering presented itself and became our main avalanche problem for the day. We observed natural slab avalanches on steep slopes mostly size 1-1.5. We observed remotely triggered avalanches on convexities. Shooting cracks were observed. No whumfing or drum-like sounds. We stuck to open trees and were careful to avoid convexities, and open slopes. Lots of small trees buried under 80-100cm of low density snow, watch your tips. HS 120 in an undisturbed wind protected area. Other probing along the skin track ranged from 80-100. </p>

Weather Report

<p>Moderate winds and blowing snow at on the ridge near curveball. Significant drifting and scouring has occurred (grass is visible in spots, 1m tall drifts in others). Winds were Calm with light gusts in TL & BTL. Rate of fall wasn't consistent, but hovered around s4.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep 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.