Cheops, top of Hourglass

<p>We had good enough visibility to see some of the recent natural avalanche activity in connaught creek. Frequent flyer, dispatchers bowl and Bruins ridge all had recent large slab avalanches. We also dug a pit at the top of Hourglass in a wind-sheltered spot. Easy (2 wrist tap) result 50cm down and a hard result (2nd shoulder tap) 110cm down. Both sudden planar releases, indicating slab development during the past week's storms.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Steep slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine 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

Deep powder, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy.