Solid at tree line

Published

Feb 15th, 2026 11:50 AM

Helene

East Island

Details

Type

quick

Coordinates

49.751606, -125.295317

Quick Observation

AST1 avalanche course with Island Alpine Guides. Onky TL and below observed. "Dust on crust" on Sunday, the new snow will help improve the conditions.

Snowpack

10cm of HN on crust on top of well settled snowpack. Big mf crust down 40cm bonding well with snow above. Lower snowpack still moist and solid.