Swiss Glacier

Submitted by
tomman
Observations date
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 18:30
Location
51.349022° N 117.522423° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Swiss Glacier

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Heavy
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes
  • Sunny slopes

Information

Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Experienced several large settlements while crossing the Swiss Glacier.