Gin Peak N bowl

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Gin Peak N bowl

Snow conditions

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

Information

The day was:
  • Cold
  • Sunny
Avalanche conditions
  • Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
  • Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Comments

Easily triggered wind Slab on Gin Peak. NE & E aspect in alpine and TL. Shooting cracks and some propigation. Day started bluebird & -20 but windy and stormy by 1pm. Best snow was sheltered W trees.