Double down

<p>In Elkford today we found the wind at work up high. Recent new snow was being transported by moderate to strong northwest winds. We were getting shooting cracks on wind slabs built over the past few days at treeline and open ridge features. There were a few natural size 1 to 1.5 wind slab avalanches from steep terrain features. Temperatures were still cold with -19 at 2300 m, at our profile location where we had no significant test results. Cornices are large and looming and with the wind affect in open terrain we decided to ski a sheltered terrain feature where the skiing was really good.</p>

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

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

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Sunny, Windy.