Connaught Creek

Avalanche

Dave Crerar · Nov 25, 2017 · Little Yoho

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Quick report

Weather
windy, warm, cloudy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes
Riding Quality
OK
Snow Conditions
crusty, wet, windAffected, powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

Nov 22 rain event has created a hard crust in spots. Some areas this has become bombproof with wind effect. 25-30cm of storm snow overly the Nov 22 crust, more in wind affected lee sloped. Ski crampons might be a good idea if traveling on wind affected slopes and ridges.

Avalanche

Released sz1 in nicky's notch, no involvement, evidence of larger avalanches in runout zone.