Deep and creepy

mike.forseth, Wednesday 23rd October, 2024 9:33PM

<p>30cms new snow in the trees. Denser wind affected snow in open areas. Members of our party who were skinning up through the trees reported shooting cracks through the new snow. These sometimes involved the January 18 crust, totaling 30-50cm deep, and sometimes only involved poorly bonded new snow to recent surface hoar, 20-30cm deep.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes, Open trees, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Warm.

Location: 49.48325559 -115.25435714