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<p>Myself and some friends ventured just out of the ski area boundary. Surprised to find hip deep snow while walking in the backside of Encore Ridge just below Lesser Flute . Winds moderate from the Northwest with significant transport. Gorilla tests on a small test slope 37° on the NE side of the ridge gave small loose dry results with shooting cracks between trees. Remote trigger of a 0.5 slab on the NE aspect as well. Triggered on foot 10m away. CTE 1-3 on low angle terrain gave a 30-35cm resistant planar of loose dry. Slabby snow on the way down the ridge. Snow was about knee deep in skis. Good powder in the trees.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Alpine slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Stormy, Windy, Cloudy.