Freda Basin Ridge

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

<p>Probed NE facing slope last ridge before bowl. Probe did not hit solid ground over 300cm. Dug pit 70 cm to very consolidated crust that continued very deep. Probed with 60cm removed and still did not hit solid ground. Approx 60cm new snow over old consolidated crusty snow. Block test showed 3 layers that separated above the crust possibly 3 separate storm layers of snow. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Warm.

Location: 49.98452686 -124.16194368