27 Jan - powder

We were heading for a simple tour today however with signs that it was blowing harder along with a lot of new snow at tree line, and more snow falling heavily all morning, we decided for some lift served terrain and just skied. It was fun, lots of time to feel the snow - and it felt consistent and right way up with no slabby properties where we were in non wind effected areas in the forest. The sun crust from the 23rd was about 150cm deep and not really of any interest to us at all on the 30-35 degree supported terrain that we skied. I'd be quite interested to look more closely at that crust in areas where the snow pack is thinner and the terrain more convex. I think those more sensitive areas would bring the crust into play and I'd be always on the lookout for such spots as I moved through the terrain. This evening I've heard 3rd hand vague rumours about avalanches being triggered in the valley today. Does anyone have info about that?

It is the weekend so an updated Avalanche Bulletin will be available. You should read it carefully.