Two Ocean

January 21, 2012

Classic Two Ocean Pow Pow!

Mandy and Chuck make their way up an excellent skin track (someone put on Thursday or Friday).

Click to zoom in. I believe this slide was reported- 16" crown- skier triggered. It's about the 3rd time this little steep has released this year.

G E N E R A L - A V A L A N C H E - A D V I S O R Y- January 21st, 2012:
An avalanche warning remains in effect. The general avalanche hazard is HIGH at all elevations. Dangerous avalanche conditions exist and travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Intense snowfall, strong winds and mild temperatures will create unstable conditions. Natural avalanche activity is likely and human triggered avalanches are very likely on steep avalanche prone slopes. Slabs to four feet in depth are possible and could step down to the ground. Wet slab and wet loose avalanches are likely at the lower elevations.

Because the avi danger was high today, we left this run alone. We were pretty cautious on the way up as well. Part way up we tested a steep slope- similar to ones we would ski. It settled and cracked- but didn't slide. A sign that kept in in the trees and on lower angle runs. Generally, Two Ocean is a safe place to go after or during a big dump. It almost always has good snow. No exception today- it was fantastic!



Weehoo!

Looking up and down a ridge run, one of our first for the day.

Mandy likes it.

The Mandy monster rips the pow!

Looking back at some shots.

Mmm. mm. Good!

Chuck sails off sunset. Five runs for the day! Great day!