Cassiope
Quick reportsierra.laflamme · Mar 28, 2023 · Valhalla
Quick report
- Weather
- windy
- Ride Type
- mellowSlopes, sunnySlopes
- Stayed Away
- steepSlopes
- Riding Quality
- OK
- Snow Conditions
- crusty, powder, windAffected
- Avalanche Conditions
- avalancheConditionSlab
SA size .5 wind slab on N aspect just at base of Cassiope summit head wall. Partial burial no injury. Interesting slab formed against base of rock wall by winds pushing snow up slope. 5 cm crown but up to 50 cm deep in places. Only ran 50’ but enough to sweep skier off feet and partially bury.
Avalanche
SA .5 wind slab. Partial burial no injury. Interesting slab formed by winds pushing snow upslope and depositing at base of rock wall. Slab only 5cm crown but up to 50cm deep in places. Remote triggered little slab on rocky roll to the left.