Ptarmigan Pass

peter.deering, Wednesday 23rd October, 2024 9:33PM

<p>While we did not observe any recent avalanche activity, lee(east and south) slopes and ridge lines were all heavily loaded. We observed large cornices and large cornice breaks throughout the alpine. Sheltered south facing bowls are beginning to show effects from that warm March sun..</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees, Sunny slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Heavy, Powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Sunny, Windy.

Location: 49.45184989 -57.57780565