Low Angle Spangle

Backcountry conditions have stayed remarkably good despite wide fluctuations in temperature and wind over the past week. Harvesting powder on low angle, sheltered, north aspects has been the name of the game. It’s a relatively safe way to avoid the lingering deep slab avalanche potential while still having a blast.

Don’t let the good looks fool you. SAC report on increased faceting and continued deep slab instability on Silver Peak