Alder on Fast Forward

pgalbraith2, Thursday 23rd February, 2023 2:30PM

<p>Dug a pit at 1500m on a 35 degree slope west aspect. CTM14, 45cm down planar likely wind slab. CTM18, 105cm down non-planar. Given this information we skied mellow slopes down to the bottom. No signs of instability or avalanches in the area</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees, Sunny slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Sunny.

Location: 49.64075000 -120.98345000