Cloudburst mountain

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tylerd · Dec 4, 2018 · South Coast Inland

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Weather
cold, windy, sunny
Ride Type
mellowSlopes
Stayed Away
steepSlopes, alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
OK
Snow Conditions
crusty
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

Traveled north aspects of cloudburst mountain from squamish valley from 1100 m to 1750 m. Wide spread surface hoar with ankle deep unconsoldated facets over supportive crust. Winds moderate SE at ridge lines, with light blowing snow. Surface hoar forming loose wind slabs in isolated areas. Multiple avalanches from previous days to size 1.5 on unsupported and steeper alpine slopes, with one 2.5-3 on NW aspect possibly trigged by cornice fall.