Melty Merriment

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Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Heavy
  • Wet
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Warm
  • Wet
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • Rapid temperature rise to near or above 0°C or wet surface snow.

Comments

Sticky, heavy, wet skiing and skinning today. After attempting the 5040 peak but observing several signs of wet loose activity we turned around and played in the glory glades (SW aspect between 1150-1300m).