Matier Galcier

dbigelow14, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>Skiid Matier NW face via Joffre Lakes with good stability. Another group of two triggered an avalanche skiing down the W side of the Matier glacier toward upper Joffre. We came upon the slide maybe half an hour after it happened, and saw both tracks leaving the area.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Sunny.

Location: 50.33412000 -122.46737000