Sugar on Glacier Crest

Quick report

alice.r.ham · Jan 25, 2026 · Glacier

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, cold, sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, steepSlopes
Stayed Away
sunnySlopes
Riding Quality
good

Breaking down of the crust on southerly aspects has made for sugary snow and good skiing.

Weather

Wind Speed
windSpeedCalm
Sky Condition
brokenClouds
Precipitation Type
none

Avalanche

Run Length
50
Slab Width
3
Trigger Type
skier
Avalanche Size
1
Slab Thickness
15
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
NE
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
32
Avalanche Character
looseDry
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2160
Runout Zone Elevation
2100
Avalanche Observation
12to24hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
facets
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2026-01-25T20:21:00.000Z

Skier entered the slope below the convexity at top. Triggered quick moving sluff that went wider and longer than expected. Pushed skier off their feet for a few metres but they were able to regain footing. Failed in facets consistently about 10-15cm down.