Whoompf on west face below Fissile

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mcacho · Jan 29, 2022 · South Coast Inland

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Weather
cloudy, cold, windy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, steepSlopes, sunnySlopes
Riding Quality
Terrible
Snow Conditions
crusty, hard, windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSound

Wind and sun crust observed on all elevations on all aspects. Acceptable skiing conditions were found in limited sheltered North aspects. High volume of snow being displaced due to persistently strong winds all day. Whoompf heard on skin track deep below windward (west) face below Fissile Peak when heading over towards Whirlwind Pass today.

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