Avalanche NW Couloir attempt

Quick report

nickawbrown · Feb 24, 2022 · Glacier

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Quick report

Weather
cold, sunny, windy
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, sunnySlopes
Stayed Away
steepSlopes
Riding Quality
Terrible
Snow Conditions
windAffected

Went up to check NW couloir on Avalanche but snow in the couloir is capped by a 30-cm thick wind slab, like pretty much everywhere in the alpine right now. Turned back and skied down the glacier and NRC col. Saw some avalanches there, see NRC MIN reports.