Ursus Trees

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

<p>Overall good day at Ursus Trees. Just like the forecast mentioned, we noticed large shooting cracks and whumpfing on anything 30 degrees or higher. Very light S-SW wind observed but looked to be increasing. We decided to cut the day early and work on companion rescue training and rope work as the day got warmer and we could start to hear naturals coming off of Cheops. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, 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.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Wet, Deep powder.

Weather Conditions

Wet, Stormy, Cloudy.

Location: 51.30201520 -117.57063974