Big White backcountry

<p>Skied around East Peak/Moonlight bowl ~ kept to ridge lines, and avoided unnecessary exposure to open terrain past 35* Temp at summit -6 light wind NW HS 170-180 Slab detected on elbow down 9th tap ~ 10-12cm deep (from surface) Appears to have settled on a sun crust from last weeks warming temperatures. Obvious wind blown areas with significantly more loading (lee slopes) Very crusty above tree line/wind blown The conditions seemed to improve as we entered the trees and below.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Dense trees, Convex slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Steep slopes, Alpine slopes, Sunny slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Warm, Sunny.