2012/2013 pinepass info?

[SLEDIOT]

We got a 1/4" of snow in Dawson last night. Should be about 4" of fresh in the mtns perhaps? Fakkkk!!! The old fart next door is in a panic to get his driveway shovelled. Mother nature is truly ripping us off this year. I think I'm going crazy.

 

[Chris6060]

Went to Powderking Yesterday and it was AWESOME! The conditions were great. Getting in sucked 'cause it was foggy and snowing, but once we were in, it was epic!

Other than having to leave a sled behind...

 

[sledheadd]

Which area did you ride ? We ride old friend Friday and Saturday conditions were excellent both days. Made fresh tracks all day long.

 

[Leaf27]

Big thanks to Ryan with the CAC for a great day of Avalanche training at Silver Sands.

Great turnout. It was hard being out in the hills on a blue bird day, and not get to ride. But still learned a lot and had a good day with good people.

 

[Chris6060]

How was the snow in Silver Sands?

 

[Leaf27]

No new snow in the last 24 hours. Snow was soft, it was not bad. The storm that hit Chetwynd and Dawson last night did not come through the Pine Pass.

 

[teamthunderf**ked]

Any one wanna go to the pass tomorrow

 

[Leaf27]

A heads for anyone going to the mountains, the avalanche warning is severe to extreme for all of BC. Take extreme caution.

 

[teamthunderf**ked]

Was in beaver last two days never seen one avy snow pack seems very stable conditions are great in the pass finally enough snow to hit some shoots

 

[Leaf27]

Pine Pass, Canadian Avalanche Center Bulletin.


"Travel Advice:


There’s a good chance of another natural avalanche cycle over the weekend. Travel in avalanche terrain during periods of heavy loading from snow and wind is not recommended without professional-level safety systems or guidance.


Be wary of travelling in thin, rocky or sparsely-treed areas, where triggering a persistent slab is more likely. Avoid freshly wind loaded terrain features.


Convex rolls are prime places for triggering wind-loaded slopes.Space out and look over your shoulder regularly when you’re riding a snowmobile to keep an eye on your buddies.


Give cornices a wide berth on ridges and avoid travelling underneath them.Watch for signs of instability like recent avalanches, whumpfs, or shooting cracks. If observed, back off to lower angled terrain."


Where are you from TeamThunder****ed? So cause you never saw a avalanche your telling people it's completely safe. Wow...

 

[teamthunderf**ked]

Sorry not what i was saying everyone should always have avys on the brain when in the mts i was just speaking of my experiance on thurs fri did lots of long side hilling on steep terrain never had anything slide in the least but it was hot and windy and things were deffinetly setting up could be slidy today they just wernt when i was out there. That being said i did hear of a slide in hasler today that sounded large. You should always check conditions daily because thats how often they change didnt mean to step on your toes, just was excited i got to pull some shoots finally and never thought my post through but reading it again it does sound like i was saying to disregard your statment, thats not what i was trying to do.thanks for the avy info

 

[teamthunderf**ked]

When i said conditions are good i meant theres lots of powder in the pass and stuff is finally starting to get covered.If anyone thinks riding in the mts is ever safe they should step back and take a second look, there are way more dangers out there than just avys

 

[SLEDIOT]

Avalanche buried a kid in Hassler today. End your argument fellas. He made it. ! ft of fresh everywhere. bluebird skies. Was a beautiful Day. BTW, Boost is always the answer.

 

[Bendy]

Rode Bijoux Falls Sunday

Untouched, warm and bluebird. At least it was untouched in the "secret spots". We played... it was hard not to. We did take precautions and used common sense. I knew the report was extremely dangerous. The M1100 was impressive to say the least. I'm sore from following those Pros through the trees though! Awesome day! PS, never say never. It could be anyone of us who is buried on any given day. Even if the conditions are fair.

 

[Bendy]

Silversands?

I would imagine the trail from 5 cabins to the first face is broke? I know Ryan had guys up there doing Avy training. Maybe they kept on the road and went to the lake? I also heard that the groomer was out on the logging road 3 weeks ago. Is that 7km in good shape? Please let me know if you've been out there lately. Thanks, Ben.

 

[Leaf27]

That was us with Ryan, doing some avI training. We never went past the tree line past the cabin @ 7. The groomer did take a run up to the cabin, trail was awesome. Just an FYI, anyone riding Silver Sands can donate at the Catshack for the time, fuel, and machine to groom the trail. Also buy your membership to Pine Valley Trail Blazer Club. Keeping these areas open doesn't just happen, there are a lot of local Chetwynd sledders donating time and money for you're enjoyment.

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[Bendy]

Anyone!

Is anyone riding in the pass on Sunday? Looking for riding partners. I can hold my own and know most areas.

 

[SLEDIOT]

Did everyone give up? I'm going to try and get a couple more rides before the grizzly bears come out. I've got a tag to cancel this spring

 

[sledheadd]

Was there on the weekend found some fresh up top about a foot or so

 

[Bendy]

We're going Sunday

My Bro rode Sat and Sun this past weekend. He said it was waist deep in the bowls in the back of Sands past McNaren. He broke the trail from 5 cabins to McNaren... again.