Nipple deep
R Newcombe,
Monday 3rd January, 2022 7:05PM
<p>Skied the old runs on forbidden and played it safe due to tons of new snow and high avalanche forecast.
Ski penetration ~40cm.
Food penetration to the hip!
Steeper slopes sluffed when skied but no natural avalanches observed.
Road was plowed late afternoon.
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Weather Report
<p>Sun did not make any noteworthy appearance. Cloudy most of the day with gusty winds all afternoon. Approx 5cm fell during the day on top of the recent 70cm ish from the weekend’s storm. </p>Terrain Ridden
Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees.
Terrain Avoided
Alpine slopes.
Avalanche Conditions
30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
Snow Conditions
Deep powder.
Weather Conditions
Cloudy, Cold.
Location: 49.65970179 -125.17974465