Shames knolls

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Shames knolls

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Heavy
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Convex slopes
  • Dense trees
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes

Information

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

Comments

Tree bombs in lower Fayzur trees were not so great. Skiing was surprisingly good from the knolls to valley bottom. Point releases across the valley gained mass but looked to settle quickly.