Steep Creek

<p>Great early season riding! We rode westerly aspect above darkside lake. Few sharks still kicking around on the open slope but nice heavy powder all the way down! About 70-100cm HS on westerly aspect above Darkside Lake. Observed melt-freeze crust in some areas below recent storm snow (20-30cm down) as well as some recent wind slap forming in less sheltered areas. Gusty at times during the afternoon, wind loading some areas and scouring and forming a punchy top layer. Overall a great day. Multiple recent natural avalanches up to Size 2 noted on steep northern aspects above the lake. Great to see lots of groups out having as good a time as we were! </p>

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Convex slopes.

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Windy, Cloudy.