Lightning Strike Ridge
Kootenay Backcountry Guides,
Thursday 15th December, 2022 4:20PM
<p>Great conditions on mellow slopes around Lightning Strike. Of note was seeing huge cracks in the snowpack on a west aspect at 2050m. The slope had obviously fractured but did not slide. This happened during the last storm. Plenty of whumpfs, but not as many as were felt during the weekend. </p>
Terrain Ridden
Dense trees, Open trees, Steep slopes, Sunny slopes.
Avalanche Conditions
Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.
Snow Conditions
Powder.
Weather Conditions
Cold, Sunny.
Location: 49.03871000 -117.05801000