Eagle Valley Feb 18-21

<p>Stayed at the Eagle Valley Cabin from February 18-21. Observed lots of debris from natural avalanche activity on both W and E aspects on the approach in the valley. We skied mainly at treeline and below treeline slopes on W and E aspects. We probed 240cm on both aspects. During our stay, it snowed all three days and accumulation was greatest on the evening of the 20th. About 30cms of low density snow fell on the evening of the 20th. Temperatures remained consistent from the 18th-20th and on the 21st, the temperature started to drop quickly with winds picking up. We completed an ECT on the 20th. The mid pack was very well consolated and on our ECT we had a resistant planar result with no propagation on the storm snow. Through the midpack it was mostly finger dense snow up until the bottom of snow the pack which was faceted. No results on the basal facets on the ECT. On the 21st, we observed a lot of natural storm slab size 1s on steeper terrain On the 20th, we heard a large avalanche but could not see where it was. On the walkout on the 21st, we came across the debris pile of a natural size 3.5 on one of the E avalanche paths in the valley. It ran to ground and we couldn't see the crown of it. Overall it was a great trip with amazing skiing.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Convex slopes, Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Deep powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Cold, Stormy, Windy.