Purple Knob Loop
lionel.d.jensen,
Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM
<p>Snow was deep and fairly light where we dropped at about 2460m. The snow got heavier as we got lower, around 2150m. Finished the day early - we wanted to be off the snow before it got too warm.
Triggered two avalanches, one accidental and one intentional. See avalanche section for details. </p>
Terrain Ridden
Alpine slopes.
Terrain Avoided
Convex slopes.
Avalanche Conditions
Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.
30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
Snow Conditions
Heavy, Deep powder.
Weather Conditions
Warm.
Location: 50.73197000 -115.26602000