Conditions - Chic Chocs, Parc Gaspesie, Quebec

Mountain Conditions Report

<p>This past week we ran an Avalanche Search and Rescue (AvSAR) Advanced Skills course in Parc Gaspesie for the Canadian Avalanche Association, in partnership with Avalanche Quebec. </p> <p>I ski toured today on Mont Hog’s Back with the Avalanche Quebec forecaster (Fred) in the Chic Chocs, Quebec. </p> <p>Clear skies, and -20C at noon on the north summit, 830m with light northeast winds. It was quite busy with many skiers, split boarders, snowshoers, and hikers. </p> <p>We investigated a size 1 avalanche that was skier triggered on February 19th at about 700m on a northeast aspect. It ran about 30m, 30m wide, and 20cm to 50cm deep. It looked like it ran reluctantly on the February 16th rain crust. </p> <p>No other avalanches observed. A beautiful day in the Chic Chocs! </p> <p>Jordy Shepherd<br /> ACMG / IFMGA Mountain Guide<br /> <a href="http://www.PeakAlpine.com">www.PeakAlpine.com</a></p>