Brew hut to parking lot ski (...skin) out

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

<p>Natural size 2 slab avalanche observed with approx 40cm crust on a 30-40 degree angle, windloaded, southeast facing slope. Very poor riding conditions from alpone to trees. Had to skin down from brew hut to parking as snow was too wet and heavy for skiing. Rain started at about 1400m midafternoon, but freszing levels dropped later in evening with wet snow falling by 8pm.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow 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.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Wet, Deep powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Wet, Stormy.

Location: 50.01209603 -123.17972434