Monk Peak N. Bowl

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Monk Peak N. Bowl

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny

Comments

A cold day out exploring near Monk Peak. We skied a couple of chutes in the bowl area N. of Monk Peak, and were lucky enough to see a group of of our friends dropping into Satan's Choice at the end of the day.

Snow quality on E aspects was excellent, wind affect noted at ridge top on all aspects. W-NW terrain showed wind affect down to TL in more open areas. The sun was out all day and by mid-afternoon a thin suncrust had began to form on steep solar aspects.

We cut a small windskin out of a N facing chute down 5cm that ran quite far, but did not note any other signs of instability. Overall an awesome day with very few people out!