NW cornice ridge

Quick report

camillexleblanc · Mar 19, 2023 · North Selkirk

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Weather
sunny, warm
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees, steepSlopes
Stayed Away
sunnySlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
heavy, powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionTemp

Kootenay Backcountry guide AST2 course We rode NW of Cornice ridge. The snow was great!

Snowpack

SNOWPITS We did 2 snowpits The snowpack was very consolidated and solid. Results on the ECT test ECTN 13 down 18 ECTN 30 down 26 Result on the Compression test CTM 19 down 22 CTH 21 RP down 26 CTH 30 down 34 AVALANCHE ACTIVITY OBSERVATION Old size 2 storm slab avalanches from tuesday or monday, clearly visible on NW aspect Some old size 1 wet loose avalanche on S aspect