Storm riding

<p>Tonnes of new snow overnight - measured 15cm over the groomer track from last evening. Much more off trail. Foot pen past my waist. Couldn’t see too much so stuck to the trees. Remote triggered 2 x size 1 storm slabs down about 45cm on east aspect around 1650m. These were on some convexities (approx 35 degrees) so we decided to steer clear and remain in low angle trees and get good and stuck. Did not see a lot of evidence of wind but limited BTL today. Was coming down S1-S2 all day and very poor visibility. These remote triggered slabs were on well used slopes so it will be a good indicator once the storm lifts to be cognitive even in the regular riding areas where we think these persistent weak layers may not exist due to tracks. If it’s steep enough to slide, it probably will.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Deep powder.

Weather Conditions

Stormy.