Nice day at the Gorge

brendanbenson1, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>Fun day out skiing, good powder conditions in protected areas. Snowpack depth ~120cm around 1900m on NW facing aspect. Did two column tests, first one was reactive at 4 taps from elbow, 15cm down, planar failure on facets above rain crust. Second failed, non planar at 9 from elbow on Nov. 5th rain crust around 30cm down.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Steep slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Snow Conditions

Deep powder, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy.

Location: 51.09025000 -118.73075000