Day trip to Shangri La Cabin
Brooklyn Rushton,
Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM
<p>Avalanche Observations:
- Directly observed a cornice release above vertical terrain release a size 1 wind slab on the fan below and remote triggered a second size 1 wind slab approximately 100m away on E aspect
- Saw evidence of many wind slabs (up to size 2) on all aspects in alpine and treeline running to mid-runout (see photo)
- Constant dry loose (approximately size 1.5) on S, SE, E aspects in alpine
Weather Observations:
- Consistent strong SW winds causing significant wind transport at ridge top
- Sunny all day
- Mild consistent temperatures
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Avalanche Conditions
30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
Snow Conditions
Wind affected.
Weather Conditions
Windy, Sunny.
Location: 52.75595000 -117.76879000