Habrich-Sky Pilot Col

<p>Toured off gondola to Sky Pilot/Habrich Col. Ski pen was 40 cm, foot pen 80 cm. Whoompfing was heard at ridge top but also BTL in sheltered areas. Hand shears and Hasty pit provided moderate, SP results on Feb 4 layer (just below storm interface). Crust/Decomposing SH present. Also inconsistent, unrepeatable moderate RP shears within storm slab. Less reverse wind loading from last nights outflow winds present than I thought there would be. Viewed a size 1.5 - 2 natural (assuming) from across the valley that I think went sometime after the storm cycle ended sunday a.m. North aspect, 1700m elevation band, but difficult to provide more info due to distance and lack of visibility.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Steep slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Deep powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Cloudy.