Raft Mtn West

Quick report

mtbfans · Feb 19, 2017 · Kootenay Boundary

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
hard, windAffected, powder

Avalanche awareness day up at Raft Mtn West cabin. Dug a pit, 1900m, S asp, -3, overcast, 20 degree slope. 145cm snpk, 5-10mm sun crust on top. CTM11 down 28cm SP, CTM13 DOWN 28cm SP, ECTP14 dn 28cmb shot across block! SP all appeared to be failing on 2-3mm facets.