IAG AST 2
Joe Schwartz,
Sunday 15th January, 2023 5:10PM
<p>Last day of an Island Alpine Guides AST2. Cooler temps overnight promoted crust development 1300m and above, mostly supportive to skier weight. 2-5cm new snow sits on top of this crust. Upper and mid pack now well settled and bonded in treeline areas observed today.
Slightly better visibility today allowed for a look around. Saw evidence of a widespread natural avalanche cycle to size 1.5 (wet loose and wet slab) from the last 48 hours out of steep north facing terrain.
Minor pinwheeling and surface sluffing observed in areas skied today.
Please note that this information comes from an Island Alpine Guides professionally lead touring trip or avalanche course. Island Alpine Guides is authorized to access Mosaic Forest Management private lands adjacent to the Mount Washington ski area under a land use agreement with Mosaic Forest Management. </p>
Terrain Ridden
Mellow slopes.
Terrain Avoided
Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Steep slopes.
Snow Conditions
Crusty, Powder, Wind affected.
Weather Conditions
Foggy.
Location: 49.75962000 -125.30405000