Steed Hut Sufferfest

Submitted by
TheViewSeeker
Observations date
Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 18:00
Location
49.356340° N 117.443230° W
Reporting on
  • Snow conditions
Map for Mountain Information Network report: Steed Hut Sufferfest

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Crusty
  • Powder
  • Wind affected
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes
  • Sunny slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Sunny
  • Warm

Comments

Skied into the hut on Saturday from the Rover creek side, back out on Sunday. Saturday saw a cold start, but very warm in the sun later on. Major sun crust forming on sunny slopes.

Sunday we skied out the same way. We attempted to summit Siwash but could not find a way around the cornices we were comfortable with. As a consolation prize, we managed to find some nice snow to ski down on north east facing slopes.

Tons of previous sled tracks including lots of high marking tracks, which did not appear to trigger any slopes. On the ridges to Siwash some wind slabs could be found.

Good snow on northern aspects
Good snow on northern aspects
Some cornices on the summit ridge of Siwash Mountain
Some cornices on the summit ridge of Siwash Mountain
Tons of sled tracks everywhere, no recent slide activity seen.
Tons of sled tracks everywhere, no recent slide activity seen.
Hot sun on Saturday, south facing slopes were heavily crusted.
Hot sun on Saturday, south facing slopes were heavily crusted.
Evening at Steed Hut. Trace amount of snow overnight Saturday night.
Evening at Steed Hut. Trace amount of snow overnight Saturday night.