Nicky's Notch + STS Couloir

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Nicky's Notch + STS Couloir

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Hard
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Windy
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Comments

Had a good run in Nicky's Notch where it was sheltered. It was wind-pressed in the open, and thin at the bottom. Went up to STS after, top of the couloir skied great, but it got stiff mid run. We pulled out two decent sized wind slabs at the lower elevations.