Avi Crest #3 incident update
krupkalex,
Friday 6th January, 2023 4:50PM
<p>Went back up to avi crest to further investigate the avalanche witnessed 2 days prior. Speculated slab formation due to micro cross-loaded feature alongside avi crest #3 entrance (guidebook reference). Upgrading the previously posted avalanche size to 1.5 with consequential trees below.
Riding quality was great otherwise, with significant sun crust observed in steeper sections above ~2000m.</p>
Weather Report
<p>Snowfall rate S-1</p>Terrain Ridden
Mellow slopes, Open trees.
Terrain Avoided
Convex slopes.
Snow Conditions
Crusty, Powder.
Weather Conditions
Cloudy.
Location: 51.27879000 -117.48247000