Wolverine Ridge, Purple Mound & Lipalian

<p>Skied along Wolverine Ridge to Purple Mound and Lipalian Mountain before descending to Larch Chair. Experienced a whumpf while traversing Wolverine Ridge, followed by the observation of a shooting crack(s) on the slope below. Two members of the party experienced a whumpf traversing near the summit of Purple Mound, and another whumpf on the flat ridge before Purple Mound. We opted to stay on the ridge, and ski a conservative descent line. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Hard, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Sunny.