Log Cabin: Soft but Whumph

<p>Nice visit at Log cabin. Our main objective was to examine the snow while remaining very conservative. We went for the N aspect and reached 1250m. At first glance, the fresh snow was supporting us well for most of the way. We did not notice much of wind effect either in the alpine. However, a few shear tests in 25x25cm holes dug with a pole revealed a snowpack with many different layers and instability. There was some whumfing where we transitioned. Caution is definitely recommended in the alpine. Snow below tree line was soft and very nice to ride.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Steep slopes, Sunny slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Warm.