below Gorman Lake

Quick report

michaelcattie · Dec 13, 2018 · Dogtooth

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Quick report

Weather
stormy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, denseTrees, openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, steepSlopes, sunnySlopes, convexSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
deepPowder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow, avalancheConditionSlab, avalancheConditionSound

Very deep storm snow. Lots of wind transport even on exposed roads. Cracking observed off ski tips anywhere wind was present. Numerous avalanches heard and several observed from steep unsupported terrain near Gorman Lake 1st climb. Powder cloud dusted mature trees closest to slide path on one observed slide (climbers left of 1st climb).