Cirque Peak - North Glacier

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Cirque Peak - North Glacier

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Hard
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold

Comments

We rode Cirque North glacier. Below 2600 m, good skiing, with 20 cm of powder/facets. Below treeline is still rough on the exit. Above, wind hammered slopes, with mix of soft slabs and crust. No signs of instability. Some older point releases to size 1 on south facing slopes.