Spring has arrived on East Helena Ridge
antje.mgille,
Friday 28th February, 2025 11:00PM
Very warm conditions - the snow was sticking to the bottom of our skins on the way up making travel quite difficult.
Whumpf heard above tree line, while on some wind-loaded terrain.
Picture is of an avalanche that occurred while we were out, on a solar aspect, likely starting at the rocks above.
Overall, ski quality wasn’t great as there was only about a 200 m elevation band where snow coverage was decent, though the snow was dense and moist. The Rockbound Lake Trail had sections of ice, and exposed rocks/trail.

Location: 51.30714240 -115.88520124