Forster Creek

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Forster Creek

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Sunny
  • Windy

Comments

Up in the Forster area for a sled-ski day. The wind was the major notable factor having affected any unprotected surfaces. We ventured up into some protected trees looking for some quality turns, and given the sunny day, ended up continuing our climb into the alpine until we could see over into the Lead Queen valley (very cool!). Unfortunately the wind was pretty extreme making for alpine survival skiing. Did not dig a pit but would note that we did not see any natural or sled/ski triggered avy activity. The snowpack seemed very consolidated except the wind slabs of course. Happy new years.