Saddleback to Surprise pass

powderslut, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>South facing aspects @ treeline. New crust layer at surface with a dusting of snow on it. Was getting shooting cracks and whumphing just above treeline on sub 25 deg terrain. CTM 15 and CTE 21 both failing on the march 15th layer, @ approx 50cm. North facing slopes , Alpine to treeline Previously unskied terrain held blower pow, and still really good to low elevation.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Steep slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Sunny slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Deep powder, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Warm, Cloudy, Sunny.

Location: 51.39465000 -116.22414000