Glacier Crest

Quick report

EEArms · Feb 24, 2025 · Glacier

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Quick report

Weather
warm, windy
Ride Type
denseTrees, steepSlopes
Stayed Away
convexSlopes, alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
deepPowder, heavy, windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow, avalancheConditionSlab, avalancheConditionSound, avalancheConditionTemp

Remote trigger from 50 metres away @ 2000 metres on glacier crest southwest slope. 60+ cm crown, only ran 30 metres at most to bench below. Some crossloading was evident. Also triggered the persistent slab on steep NW slopes at roughly same elevation. Be wary of steep open slopes and wind loading.

Weather

Wind Speed
windSpeedModerate
Blowing Snow
moderate
Sky Condition
overcast
Wind Direction
SW
Precipitation Type
snow