Red Ridge

<p>Was hiking towards Sparrowhawk tarns in the valley at around 2000m, when we saw 3 (and heard a 4th) avalanches coming off the North face of Red Ridge down the various gullies. They were size 1's in terms of volume, but the concentration in the gullies, would have increased the consequence. They came down between 12:45pm and 2:00pm. They seemed to be point releases, either from cornice failure or melting (it was about +5C). We were surprised by the size and frequency of the avalanches given the seemingly low amount of snow overall, and so thought it worth reporting.</p>

Weather Report

<p>It was calm in the valley, but clouds were moving fast up high.</p>

Avalanche Conditions

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

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Warm.