April Hot Pow

Map for Mountain Information Network report: April Hot Pow

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Deep powder
  • Heavy
We rode:
  • Steep slopes
  • Sunny slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Sunny
  • Warm
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Hot pow on all aspects at the S2SG. HN ~10-30cm depending on micro terrain features and elevation (above 1300m). Sloughing on steeper slopes but no signs of new slab avalanches. Pinwheeling and snow shedding off overhead slopes throughout the afternoon. Access road skinnable after ~2km.