Apps

Skied a gully feature on an east aspect from 1400m on Mount Apps in amazing low density boot top powder. Not much of a storm slab development on the easterly aspect we skied, though the feature was also quite sheltered. We poked our noses into a steep north facing cut block at 1250m (did not ski) and there was substantial windslab development and ongoing wind loading. Snow became heavier and held more moisture at and below 1000m. Southerly winds were moderate gusting strong on the ridge, moderate transport noted. Temps were perfect, likely around -4 or -5 at TL. Overcast until 1pm and then broken skies. No avalanche observations, though visibility was quite limited. No signs of instability on the aspect we skied, but as mentioned above the north aspect we looked at was quite loaded and snow became stiff and drummy as the ridge rolled over. Excellent day out with the fellas and the pup.