April Snow

Map for Mountain Information Network report: April Snow

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Hard
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Foggy
  • Stormy

Comments

Low clouds and flat light kept us in the trees. We stayed mindful of, and kept our distance from, overhead cornices and alpine slopes where wind slabs were forming. It snowed all day, leaving 11 cm of fresh snow on top of old, hard‑packed surfaces. Access was great, as always.