Wolf Ridge, Kootenay Pass

<p>Dry deep powder conditions. Shooting cracks and several dry sluff slides less than category 1 below tree line and at treeline. Most were remotely triggered uptracking. Some slides were set off as ski cuts while uptracking. 1 slide was a category 1.0 and buried a skier waste deep while uptracking. Conditions were very touchy and we modified our plans accordingly. In our opinion, Avalanche conditions were extreme at all elevations. Wind slabs and poor bounding of storm slab made for dangerous conditions. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Steep 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.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Stormy, Windy.