Quartz Creek

Hangfire Training, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>A couple of remote triggers today while riding ridges above convex or steep slopes. 30-50 cm deep on surface hoar. They ran fast. North facing slopes at 2300 m. Ran size 1-2. Terrain limited running any larger. Play safe. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Sunny slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

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, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Sunny.

Location: 51.38275316 -117.35460107