Wolverine Ridge

<p>Skied the north side of Wolverine Ridge in Lake Louise slack country. Took note of the cloud/temp inversion early on our way out. Also noticed big surface hoar at Temple lodge. It thinned out once we reached the Ridge but was still there. Also took note of the recent slabs at Corral Creek and lots of natural sloughing - size 1 - on the south face of Mount Redoubt. We dug a pit at the Ridge and before we could finish cutting the block for the CT, the top 10cm slid instantly and easily. North face was in the shade all day so it was unaffected by the sun and proved to be awesome soft skiing conditions. On our way out we skied a line on the south face and triggered a size 1.5 slough that slid to the end of its runout. We were aware of the terrain we were skiing and very aware we may trigger something small. No burials or injuries.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Steep slopes, Sunny slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Heavy, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Warm, Sunny.