Heavy Day in Crowfoot

<p>Snowfall continued throughout the day in the glades with light winds. New snow amounted to 10-15 cm on previous unconsolidated powder. Terrain of choice today included trees and slopes <25° Avalanches were heard releasing in the distance throughout the day. A quick & dirty pit on a North aspect at treeline showed reactivity of 2 storm snow layers in the easy range. Deeper layers were reactive in the hard range. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Warm.