Fraser ridge

<p>AST1 course at Fraser Stayed on simple terrain due to high avalanche risk. No wind in the morning when we arrive and minimal wind during the day. Recent storm loading in places close to 30cm Snow pack test showed a drop at around 30cm - indication that a skier could trigger a storm slab . 6mm surface hoar identified at 37cm from the surface. Multiple weak faceted layers at 60cm from surface up to the layer of surface hoar. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Wet.

Weather Conditions

Wet, Warm, Cloudy.