5-Mile

Avalanche

Stephen Senecal · Jan 7, 2020 · Ymir

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Quick report

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

Deep storm skiing in 5-Mile. Skied steep trees to 40 degrees, avoided open slopes and overhead hazard. Snowing 1-3 cm hour all day, light to moderate SW winds at ridge-top loading lee slopes. Deep snow required fat boards or steep terrain to get going.