Paul's Ridge

linds.gos, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>We toured into Elfin Lakes on the marked winter route. Saw a size 1-1.5 skier triggered loose wet avalanche on NW aspect 35 degree slope. Also noticed larger (size 2) naturals on SW aspect of Opal Cone and size 1.5 naturals on SE aspect of Gargoyles and Columnar. Compression test results show easy progressive collapse at 20cm down on crust (CTE4) and (CTE2)</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Alpine slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Wet.

Weather Conditions

Warm, Foggy.

Location: 49.77084369 -123.00773621