Cougar Creek East

jesse_riddell, Tuesday 22nd February, 2022 5:50PM

<p>Wind slab was present from the top of Cougar Creek E all the way to the bottom. Multiple size 1 wind slabs and one size 1.5 were evident. We skied down hugging the skiers right side to stay off the steeper open faces. On our way we triggered small size 0.5 slabs.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees, Steep slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

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

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Hard, Powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Sunny, Windy.

Location: 51.25481328 -117.55356146