Lake O'Hara, Yoho NP

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murrumbidgee63 · Dec 26, 2024 · Glacier

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Quick report

Weather
windy, cloudy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees, denseTrees
Stayed Away
steepSlopes, alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
ok
Snow Conditions
deepPowder, heavy
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

Avalanche

Trigger Type
natural
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Start Zone Aspect
E
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
50
Avalanche Character
windSlab, looseDry, stormSlab
Number Of Avalanches
2-5
Start Zone Elevation
3000
Runout Zone Elevation
2500
Avalanche Observation
12to24hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
stormSnow, depthHoar
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-12-26T17:29:00.424Z

Observed 2 Avalaches on wind loaded east aspect slopes both were above treeline in extremely steep terrain with cliffs.