Highwood pass

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Highwood pass

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Hard
  • Heavy
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny
  • Warm

Comments

Skied near the summer trail just above tree line. Very wind effected, very thin in most areas still. Snow depth in the trees was ~6inches in very sheltered areas. Crusty breakable crust above treeline transitioning to heavy powder in the open areas of the trees.

Did notice that there may have been a sun crust on aspects that must have been exposed to the sun on Friday.