McKirdy Meadows

<p>Shooting cracks and storm slabs at ridgecrest today while exploring the Rockies outside of Valemount. Didn't want to be in big open terrain, so we stuck to mellow slopes and open trees below treeline. Average snow depth of 130 cm. Test pit at 2000 m revealed the Jan 18/19 surface hoar standing loud, proud & perfectly intact down 10-15 cm below surface. Reactive to easy/moderate compression tests. Ski quality was buttery boot top pow.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Stormy, Windy.