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Kokanee/ Gibson Lake

Published
Dec 12th, 2022 8:00 PM
g.kratz13
Kokanee
Details

Type

quick

Coordinates

49.724630, -117.156580

Quick Observation

Noticed a good amount of whumpfing on approach. Mostly in open canopy treeline and on shaded undulating slopes. One instance of a widespread settlement or large whumpf around 2000m on undulating terrain resulted in a “dropping” sensation to some members of our party while touring up and trees appeared to snow bomb up to 30ft away giving us the feeling that remote triggering would be very likely. Riding down we noticed pillows and trees would settle and slough/ drop snow either upon approach or while we passed, occurring anywhere between 5-20ft away. We rode one of two lower angles and well supported avi paths, the adjacent avi path with a well defined steep cliff appeared to have an old slide on it, 60-80cm crown that ran about 60m, or the entirety of the steep pitch and deposited in the creek draw below the pitch. Snow is very cold and slow, inspiring travel into higher and steeper terrain but the avi conditions present would suggest otherwise!