Alpine stability

Bryan Mitchell, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>HS 80-120cm at ridge top. Found surprisingly well bonded storm snow on a dense, well settled basal snowpack. Skiing quality was much better than expected. No instabilities felt or observed. Winds picked up significantly at ~2:00pm from the N. significant wind deposits on Southerly aspects.</p>

Terrain Ridden

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

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Deep powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold.

Location: 54.84186673 -127.81562783