Lower Vantage

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Lower Vantage

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
OK
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Hard
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Mellow slopes
  • Sunny slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny

Comments

Skinned in from Cerise Creek trailhead, snow conditions were better than expected in the open at lower elevations, lots of large surface hoar feathers in sheltered areas. As we moved up into sub alpine snow surface became variable and wind affected with a breakable crust and chalky.