Opal to Surprise
Quick reportBrooklyn Rushton · Apr 3, 2022 · Maligne
Quick report
- Ride Type
- alpineSlopes, convexSlopes, mellowSlopes, openTrees
- Riding Quality
- OK
- Snow Conditions
- crusty, powder, windAffected
Beautiful day out on the Opal to Surprise traverse. -1.5 degrees at trailhead with BKN-OVC skies throughout the day. Moderate SW winds at ridge top leading to light blowing snow transported onto lee aspects. Sz 1 wind slab accidentally skier triggered on a N aspect (see photo).
Weather
Moderate SW winds at ridge top.
Avalanche
Skier triggered sz 1 avalanche on wind loaded N aspect. Avalanche ran 5m before stopping on a supportive slope. Several DL sz 1 avalanches observed in steep terrain.