Kootenay Pass North of Muffin Top

alexanderdrinkard, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>Rode a NW aspect off Lightning Strike and a NE aspect on the ridge north of Muffin Top. No new signs of instability on NE to NW aspects or significant sluffing. One old windslab/cornice slide observed on a NE aspect 2000m. Significant pinwheels observed on S aspects especially near cliff bands. Strong warming trend and solar radiation throughout the day. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Steep slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Sunny slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Warm.

Location: 49.05337228 -117.06831670