Hollyburn

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Hollyburn

Snow conditions

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

Information

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

Comments

Dug a pit on W aspect in 40 degree terrain at 1300m. Column test was bomber. 56cm unconsolidated, medium density storm snow with no discernable layers. Bonded well to underlying crust. Sent the line and nothing moved, no signs of instability all afternoon.

Can skin and ski out to the parking lot as long as you don't mind a sick or two! Good coverage above 1000m.