Big V, Central peak

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fishstyx40 · Dec 26, 2023 · Miette Lake

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Weather
windy
Stayed Away
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Riding Quality
ok
Snow Conditions
crusty, powder, windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
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Dropped down to Healy via 2nd drainage, no signs of instability, snow was better than expected Skied up Y drainage, travel was difficult, needs another 12-24” to cover downfall Cut a cornice into the big V, entrained some recent wind deposed snow travelling down 100m, did not propagate sideways or step down. Skied a run on central peak NE side, very wind affected even low down Exit via big V, upper Bench skied well, lower was difficult, lots of cornice debris on breakable wind/sun/rain crust