Conditions - Chic Chocs, Parc Gaspesie, Quebec

This past week we ran an Avalanche Search and Rescue (AvSAR) Advanced Skills course in Parc Gaspesie for the Canadian Avalanche Association, in partnership with Avalanche Quebec.

I ski toured today on Mont Hog’s Back with the Avalanche Quebec forecaster (Fred) in the Chic Chocs, Quebec.

Clear skies, and -20C at noon on the north summit, 830m with light northeast winds. It was quite busy with many skiers, split boarders, snowshoers, and hikers.

We investigated a size 1 avalanche that was skier triggered on February 19th at about 700m on a northeast aspect. It ran about 30m, 30m wide, and 20cm to 50cm deep. It looked like it ran reluctantly on the February 16th rain crust.

No other avalanches observed. A beautiful day in the Chic Chocs!

Jordy Shepherd
ACMG / IFMGA Mountain Guide
www.PeakAlpine.com