Wheaton Mountain Slog
devin.wittig,
Wednesday 23rd October, 2024 9:33PM
<p>With uncertainty around the opening of the road we decided to try to ski a line off Mount Wheaton down Annie Lake Road.
1 suggestion. DONT.
There is a crust up to 1300m where we turned around. Below that there is either a 4 finger slab (20-30cm deep) on facets or only facets.
HS was 50-70cm throughout.
Significant snow transport visible at ridge top</p>
Terrain Ridden
Dense trees, Mellow slopes.
Terrain Avoided
Alpine slopes.
Avalanche Conditions
30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.
Weather Conditions
Warm, Windy.
Location: 60.25719000 -135.04012000