Chickadee Valley - Sheltered SW

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

<p>First time in valley. Toured to Chickadee Col(?). Felt like a formed slab at 2000m once into assumed wind effect. No naturals observed. Moderate cornice breaks across valley. Felt comfortable with exposure to avalanche run-outs and trim lines on mid path given particular start zones. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Steep slopes, Open trees.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Heavy, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy.

Location: 51.25076465 -116.09630463