Christmas Gully

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Christmas Gully

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Dense trees
  • Mellow slopes
  • Open trees
  • Steep slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Cloudy

Comments

The backcountry around Cypress resort was surprisingly good today. The layer of powder made skinning and skiing enjoyable. The entrance to Christmas Gully is wind-loaded and cracked off under the weight of skiers. We dug a pit just below the entrance and snowpack photo is attached.