First day of winter

Quick report

laurence.munger · Dec 15, 2021 · Kootenay Pass

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Quick report

Weather
cold, stormy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
steepSlopes
Snow Conditions
powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

Snowpack

Mod result on the facets on top of the crust.

Avalanche

Couple of small (1-1.5) storm slab naturals observed as we skinned the ridge. Probably from yesterday on the new snow interface. The snow felt pretty good today and we were only able to get small sluffs on one steep roll. We stayed away from steep lee loaded start zone but other groups today did drop straight from the cornice.

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