Bruins Glacier/Ursus Major

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sean.a.cochrane · Jan 18, 2021 · Glacier

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Weather
cloudy, sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes, convexSlopes
Stayed Away
steepSlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
windAffected, powder

15-25cm dry powder ski penetration on Ursus Major approach slopes(East thru North) in the Bruins Glacier zone. Wind slab was observed on immediate Lee aspects and larger convex features. No avalanches observed in our immediate view or in our travel. Winds switched from West (am) to NW (pm) Mostly Light winds below 2200m. Light to Moderate winds above 2200m.

Weather

Convective clouds provided intermittent flurries especially at elevations below 2400m