Gorge: Getting Western at the Avalanche Ranch

Dan Kilburn, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>Large widespread Na Avalanche cycle occurred last night/early this morning at the peak of the storm. We observed evidence of two large avalanches in steep north facing terrain at tree line 2m+ crown lines and quite destructive (size 3) potentially stepping down to older weak layers. Numerous smaller storm slab releases were observed at TL and Alpine to size 1.5 and around 20cms deep. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Deep powder.

Weather Conditions

Windy, Warm.

Location: 51.02642864 -118.81139267