Freda Basin Ridge

Quick report

ironmatt · Jan 28, 2021 · Powell River

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Quick report

Weather
warm
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, denseTrees, openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, steepSlopes, convexSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
heavy, windAffected, powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow

Probed NE facing slope last ridge before bowl. Probe did not hit solid ground over 300cm. Dug pit 70 cm to very consolidated crust that continued very deep. Probed with 60cm removed and still did not hit solid ground. Approx 60cm new snow over old consolidated crusty snow. Block test showed 3 layers that separated above the crust possibly 3 separate storm layers of snow.