Short break in the weather showed two 2-4′ crowns at the top of the tree chutes on lower orca ridge. The crowns were fairly high in the starting zone, close to the ridge. Tried for a photo but the i-phone could not get any definition in the flat light.  [ Read More ]

On Feb. 6th a powder cloud was observed in the Surprise Bowl area of Goat mountain. My partner and I considered investigating the avalanche, but due to concerns within the snowpack and building northwesterly winds, we decided to remain out of the terrain trap drainage. Instead, we ascended the Meadow run in hopes to get  [ Read More ]

CPG cat trail to base of Sunnyside. Ski from 3000 feet, pit at around 2500. Pit results at 2500 feet on SE aspect CT12 ECTP12 Both 25cm down on BSH  [ Read More ]

Up the Cat road past cabin. Wind was gusting 10 to 20 mph from the East as we gain the ridge above the cabin. Lots of wind loaded snow. Dug pit at 2000’ on north aspect on 35 degree slope. CT1@ 25cm down on new/old snow. CT7 at 70cm down on facets. ECTP11 30cm down  [ Read More ]

NE aspect on a wind loaded pocket.  [ Read More ]