Wolf's Den

<p>Strong winds nearing the top of wolf's den made any new snow very slabby. Very reactive where it was deep enough to react, like in little pockets on the up track. Main run was shaveable crust to 10cm of slabby wet pow. Snowing heavily turning to rain by 500m elevation, noon hour. Opted out of gaining the ridge due to very strong wind, steepening terrain and potential for bigger pieces of slabby snow. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Wet, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Wet, Windy.