2 days at Tunnel

Map for Mountain Information Network report: 2 days at Tunnel

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy
  • Warm
  • Windy

Comments

We spent 2 days in the Tunnel Creek area, camping not far from the hut. On day 1 (Sunday), we skied a lap on Sunnyside (S aspect), finding it quite wind blown and crusty. Measured 290cm snow depth at ridge top. Better snow could be found below 1600m, in sheltered areas (still S aspect).

On day 2 (Monday), we skied a N/NW aspect, with fairly dense trees. No signs on wind slab in the trees, and the ride quality was fantastic.