Panorama East Ridge

jake.finnan, Wednesday 23rd October, 2024 9:32PM

<p>Skied the S aspect of Panorama East Ridge. Good ski quality with approx. 30 cm of fresh low density snow. Ski pen 30-40 cm, HS 175 cm at 2280m. Wind effect began at treeline but the snow was good everywhere below treeline. Mostly cloudy, light winds in the area, average of -15c. Experienced cracking at treeline in the windslab on the ridgetop. Heard an unknown sized natural avalanche at 2pm. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder, Powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Cold.

Location: 51.31352000 -116.10898000