Kootenay Pass

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

<p>Mostly skied the North; hand shears easy to mod results down 22cms on storm snow interface. South was more reactive, cut a size 1 down 24cms on a 34 degree slope. Roughly 15 by 15 meters. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Steep slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Windy, Warm, Foggy, Cloudy.

Location: 49.08210000 -117.03673000