RMR backcountry

<p>At 2100m north aspect skier controlled size2. Fracture line ranged in depth from 30cms to 90 (est.), 40m wide and ran 150-200m. It had an unsupported character immediately lee of the ridge and was initiated by a chunk of cornice that was dropped. It had impressive debris well over 1.5m deep. We skied adjacent to it on well supported features. Variable windslabs present in the mid slope too. No other reactivity during steep open tree skiing.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Steep slopes, Sunny slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Foggy, Sunny.