Cloudburst powder hunt

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Cloudburst powder hunt

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Amazing
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Deep powder
  • Heavy
We rode:
  • Convex slopes
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Comments

Tough access with lots of alder and deep snow. Snow quality improves above 1000 m where soft and dry powder made for excellent skiing. HS above that elevation increased rapidly to near 2m up to 1600m. No signs of instability and cloudy all day. No wind effect.